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Adur's population increased by about 400 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population changed very little

In the decade to 2021, the population of Adur remained close to 1,200.

The addition of around 400 people means this area's population increased at a similar rate to the overall population of the South East (3.7%), but at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Adur was home to, on average, 25,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 20,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Adur, the South East and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Adur

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Adur increased by thirteen thousand three hundred and ninety years, from 22,849 to 36,239 years.

This area had a lower average age than the South East and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 12,000 people between the ages of 70 and 79 years, while the population between 10 and 19 years decreased by just over 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Adur are aged between 70 and 79 years

Percentage of usual residents in Adur by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Adur residents' country of birth

Around 153,057 Adur residents documented their country of birth as Occupied Palestinian Territories in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,471 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Grenada was the next most represented, with 144,635 Adur residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 91,619 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

After Occupied Palestinian Territories, the greatest increase was among those who listed Grenada as their country of birth. This group rose from 91,619 (0.6% of the local population) to 144,635 (0.9%).

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Ethnicity in Adur

In 2021, 57.8% of Adur residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 46.4% in 2011.

Across the South East, the percentage of people from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) increased from 31.1% to 42.1%, while across England the percentage went from 16.5% to 21.7%.

Around 16.7% of people in Adur said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 27.2% in 2011. About 12.9% said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 14.4% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups decreased from 9.8% to 9.6%.

There are many factors that can cause changes to the ethnic profile of an area, such as differing patterns of ageing or relocating for work or education. Changes may also be caused by differences in the way individuals choose to self-identify between censuses.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Adur remained close to 57.8%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Adur by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Adur which comprised a married couple (with or without children) decreased from 11.7% to 8.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 10.0% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 10.5% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children decreased from 6.3% to 4.4%.

The proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 10.0% in 2011 to 13.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 1.7% to 1.1%.

The percentage of households with a married couple was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that had a married couple across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Adur

The percentage of adults in Adur that were married increased from 16.9% to 25.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 8.2% of people aged 16 and over said they were single, compared with 9.0% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Adur that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 18.2% to 16.1%.

The proportion of married people {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 14.7% in 2011 to 20.5% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 25.5% to 25.4%.

The proportion of married people was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were married across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of economically inactive Adur residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 37.6% to 29.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 14.4% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 9.7% in 2011. The percentage of unemployed Adur residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 16.7% to 10.2%.

The proportion of people who were not working or actively seeking work (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 21.7% in 2011 to 16.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 21.9% to 20.7%.

The proportion of people not working or actively seeking work was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were not working or actively seeking work across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Adur housing

The percentage of Adur households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 31.0% to 22.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 6.6% of households rented privately, compared with 4.3% in 2011. The percentage of Adur households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 7.7% to 10.3%.

The proportion of socially rented homes {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 25.6% in 2011 to 27.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 22.1% to 24.5%.

The rate of social housing was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that rented from a council or local authority across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Adur residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 29.0% to 27.6% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 40.0% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 32.6% in 2011. The percentage of Adur residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 3.1% to 2.3%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 30.9% in 2011 to 18.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.9% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Adur remained close to 27.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Adur by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Adur residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 6.9% to 5.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 21.5% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 17.7% in 2011. The percentage of Adur residents that described their health as fair decreased from 75.4% to 73.2%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 51.3% in 2011 to 56.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.0% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 46.0% to 54.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 18.4% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 22.3% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 0.4% to 0.7%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 15.6% in 2011 to 22.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 39.8% to 40.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Adur

The percentage of Adur residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 57.8% to 57.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 42.7% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 42.2% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 19.8% in 2011 to 15.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 56.3% to 60.0%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Adur

The percentage of respondents in Adur that identify only as British increased from 12.5% to 14.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 7.8% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 10.2% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Adur that identify as both English and British increased from 11.2% to 13.3%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 18.6% in 2011 to 16.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.2% to 13.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

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Allerdale's population increased by about 15,000 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 100,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Allerdale increased by 15.2%, from just under 99,000 to 110,000.

The addition of around 15,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the North West (45.9%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Allerdale was home to, on average, 21,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 32,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the North West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the North West, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Allerdale

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Allerdale increased by three thousand and seventy-four years, from 15,721 to 18,795 years.

This area had a lower average age than the North West and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of just under 13,000 people between the ages of 30 and 39 years, while the population over the age of 80 years decreased by about 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Allerdale are aged between 30 and 39 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Allerdale by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Allerdale residents' country of birth

Around 149,644 Allerdale residents documented their country of birth as Libya in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 93,626 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

China was the next most represented, with 146,604 Allerdale residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 92,047 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Libya, the greatest increase was among those who listed China as their country of birth. This group rose from 92,047 (0.7% of the local population) to 146,604 (1.0%).

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National identity in Allerdale

The percentage of respondents in Allerdale that do not identify with any UK nationality increased from 17.5% to 26.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 9.7% of residents did identify with a UK and non-UK nationality, compared with 13.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Allerdale that identify only as British increased from 12.9% to 14.1%.

The proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Allerdale close to the regional average 2.1% in the North West described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that do not identify with any UK nationality across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 43.6% to 56.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 10.7% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 7.3% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 43.4% to 28.8%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the North West. The improvement brought health in Allerdale close to the regional average 21.6% in the North West described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Allerdale housing

The percentage of Allerdale households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 15.1% to 8.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 10.5% of households rented privately, compared with 12.7% in 2011. The percentage of Allerdale households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 27.3% to 32.6%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 25.4% in 2011 to 26.5% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.7% to 6.6%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the North West

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Allerdale

In 2021, 39.5% of Allerdale residents said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 32.9% in 2011.

Across the North West, the percentage of people from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups remained close to 15.6%, while across England the percentage went from 23.1% to 17.2%.

Around 35.6% of people in Allerdale said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 32.2% in 2011. About 10.4% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 17.1% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) increased from 8.9% to 9.9%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups in Allerdale remained close to 39.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Allerdale by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing relationships in Allerdale

The percentage of adults in Allerdale that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 25.1% to 33.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 12.9% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 12.1% in 2011. The percentage of single people in Allerdale decreased from 20.8% to 17.7%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 27.7% in 2011 to 22.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 13.6% to 15.9%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they had divorced or broken up with a married or civil partner across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Allerdale residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 23.2% to 23.8% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 17.3% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 23.0% in 2011. The percentage of Allerdale residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 23.3% to 22.5%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 37.0% in 2011 to 40.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.9% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Allerdale remained close to 23.8%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Allerdale by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Allerdale residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 23.0% to 24.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 64.7% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 62.2% in 2011. The percentage of Allerdale residents that described their health as fair decreased from 14.8% to 10.5%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 48.9% in 2011 to 54.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.0% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Allerdale residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 21.3% to 21.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 15.8% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 18.7% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Allerdale residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 19.5% to 21.0%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 19.2% in 2011 to 14.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage remained close to 0.5%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 6.5% to 8.1% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 6.4% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 5.2% in 2011. The percentage of households in Allerdale which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 7.7% to 9.6%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 7.1% in 2011 to 7.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 3.6% to 2.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the North West

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Allerdale

The percentage of Allerdale residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 83.0% to 84.4% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 15.7% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 17.0% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 95.1% in 2011 to 96.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 56.3% to 60.0%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

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Amber Valley's population increased by about 20,500 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 87,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Amber Valley increased by 30.8%, from about 66,000 to 87,000.

The addition of around 20,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the East Midlands (31.1%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Amber Valley was home to, on average, 38,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 55,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the East Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Amber Valley, the East Midlands and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Amber Valley

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Amber Valley increased by fifty thousand seven hundred and forty-five years, from 96,283 to 147,028 years.

This area had the second-lowest average age in the East Midlands and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of almost 20,000 people between the ages of 50 and 59 years, while the population between 20 and 29 years decreased by about 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Amber Valley are aged between 50 and 59 years

Percentage of usual residents in Amber Valley by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Amber Valley residents' country of birth

Around 152,684 Amber Valley residents documented their country of birth as Bahamas, The in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,626 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Åland Islands was the next most represented, with 150,288 Amber Valley residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 95,313 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Åland Islands as their country of birth. This group rose from 95,313 (0.6% of the local population) to 150,288 (0.9%).

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Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Amber Valley, which comprised a single parent, increased from 9.9% to 14.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 0.9% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 1.2% in 2011. The percentage of households in Amber Valley which comprised a married couple (with or without children) remained close to 0.4%.

The proportion of single-parent households {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the East Midlands. The improvement brought health in Amber Valley close to the regional average 2.1% in the East Midlands described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a single-parent was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that had a single parent across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Amber Valley

The percentage of respondents in Amber Valley that identify only as British decreased from 15.9% to 10.8% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 13.3% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 14.5% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Amber Valley that identify as both English and British increased from 5.2% to 7.4%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 14.4% in 2011 to 16.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.2% to 13.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Amber Valley

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Amber Valley, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they had no religion, rising 0.0 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 25.9% of respondents in Amber Valley said they had no religion, up from 21.1% in 2011.

Across the East Midlands, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as having no religion decreased from 12.0% to 9.8%, while across England the percentage went from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Around 19.3% of respondents in Amber Valley said they were Muslim, up from 14.8% in 2011. About 18.8% said they were Christian, down from 20.5% a decade prior.

There are many factors that can cause changes to the religious profile of an area, such as differing patterns of ageing or relocating for work or education. Changes may also be caused by differences in the way individuals choose to self-identify between censuses.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population that said they had no religion in Amber Valley remained close to 25.9%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, East Midlands and Amber Valley by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Amber Valley residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 27.1% to 29.1% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 13.0% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 12.4% in 2011. The percentage of Amber Valley residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 18.2% to 14.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 33.1% in 2011 to 21.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.9% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Amber Valley remained close to 29.1%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Amber Valley by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Amber Valley residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 40.6% to 47.0% between the last two censuses.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 39.6% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 47.7% in 2011. The percentage of Amber Valley residents that described their health as fair increased from 11.7% to 13.4%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 39.1% in 2011 to 39.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.0% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Amber Valley residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 7.3% to 8.5% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 26.4% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 29.1% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Amber Valley residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 16.1% to 19.3%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 4.5% in 2011 to 3.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage remained close to 0.5%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Amber Valley

The percentage of single people in Amber Valley increased from 32.0% to 33.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 15.0% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 19.1% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Amber Valley that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 22.1% to 23.8%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 28.2% in 2011 to 24.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 20.3% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours remained close to 0.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 22.2% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 27.4% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 36.3% to 30.0%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 38.2% in 2011 to 36.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 39.8% to 40.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Amber Valley housing

The percentage of Amber Valley households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 0.5% to 0.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 7.8% of households rented privately, compared with 8.6% in 2011. The percentage of Amber Valley households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 29.3% to 31.1%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 17.0% in 2011 to 11.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 8.7% to 6.6%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Amber Valley

The percentage of Amber Valley residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 5.2% to 4.0% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 96.0% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 94.8% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 65.3% in 2011 to 63.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 56.3% to 60.0%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

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Arun's population decreased by about 5,300 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Arun's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Arun fell by 22.5%, from almost 24,000 to 18,000.

The loss of around 5,300 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the South East to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 3.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Arun was home to, on average, 18,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 12,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Arun, the South East and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger Arun

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Arun decreased by twelve thousand seven hundred and sixty-seven years, from 83,983 to 71,216 years.

This area had a lower average age than the South East and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of about 28,000 people between the ages of 40 and 49 years, while the population under nine years decreased by about 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Arun are aged between 40 and 49 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Arun by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Arun residents' country of birth

Around 148,731 Arun residents documented their country of birth as Occupied Palestinian Territories in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 95,869 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Belize was the next most represented, with 144,834 Arun residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 93,170 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Occupied Palestinian Territories, the greatest increase was among those who listed Belize as their country of birth. This group rose from 93,170 (0.7% of the local population) to 144,834 (0.9%).

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Students in Arun

The percentage of Arun residents that were studying (and not employed or seeking work) decreased from 22.1% to 14.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 24.0% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed students, compared with 22.1% in 2011. The percentage of Arun residents that were studying and unemployed but seeking work increased from 32.8% to 38.7%.

The proportion of students (including only those not employed or seeking work) {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (which remained close to 3.3%). Across England, the percentage increased from 12.9% to 15.4%.

The percentage of economically inactive students was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were in education across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Arun residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 18.3% to 20.8% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 29.9% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 24.6% in 2011. The percentage of Arun residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 26.5% to 24.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 30.9% in 2011 to 18.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.9% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Arun remained close to 20.8%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Arun by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Arun residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 11.2% to 6.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 36.2% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 41.0% in 2011. The percentage of Arun residents that described their health as fair increased from 47.8% to 57.0%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 5.4% to 5.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 1.4% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 1.3% in 2011. The percentage of households in Arun which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 14.6% to 18.9%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 9.6% in 2011 to 9.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 3.6% to 2.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Arun

The percentage of single people in Arun increased from 7.4% to 9.3% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 16.3% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 14.7% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Arun that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 34.1% to 32.2%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 27.5% in 2011 to 19.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 20.3% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 4.5% to 7.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 24.6% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 24.8% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 41.3% to 36.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Arun housing

The percentage of Arun households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 21.3% to 24.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 5.7% of households rented privately, compared with 5.5% in 2011. The percentage of Arun households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 20.6% to 19.2%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 14.0% in 2011 to 16.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.7% to 6.6%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Arun

The percentage of Arun residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 72.1% to 71.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 29.0% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 27.9% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Arun

The percentage of respondents in Arun that identify only as British decreased from 18.3% to 13.5% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 5.9% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 5.2% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Arun that identify as both English and British decreased from 4.7% to 4.1%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 18.6% in 2011 to 16.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.2% to 13.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Arun

In 2021, 34.5% of Arun residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 28.6% in 2011.

Around 26.9% of people in Arun said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 31.2% in 2011. About 17.0% said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 16.2% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups increased from 13.0% to 13.7%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Arun remained close to 34.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Arun by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Ashfield's population increased by about 11,400 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 46,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Ashfield increased by 33.3%, from about 34,000 to 46,000.

The addition of around 11,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the East Midlands (31.1%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Ashfield was home to, on average, 21,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 31,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the East Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Ashfield, the East Midlands and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger Ashfield

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Ashfield decreased by eighteen thousand eight hundred and fifty-five years, from 51,831 to 32,976 years.

This area had a lower average age than the East Midlands and became younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of almost 21,000 people between the ages of 60 and 69 years, while the population between 20 and 29 years decreased by just under 6,000.

About 0.0% of people in Ashfield are aged between 60 and 69 years

Percentage of usual residents in Ashfield by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

National identity in Ashfield

The percentage of respondents in Ashfield that do not identify with any UK nationality increased from 22.9% to 34.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 12.8% of residents did identify with a UK and non-UK nationality, compared with 14.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Ashfield that identify only as British increased from 9.6% to 10.1%.

The proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality {adj_noun} fell faster here than in any other local authority district across England. The improvement brought health in Ashfield close to the regional average 7.2% in the East Midlands described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that do not identify with any UK nationality across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Ashfield residents' country of birth

Around 154,180 Ashfield residents documented their country of birth as Iceland in the latest census. This represents about 1.1% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,578 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Guinea-Bissau was the next most represented, with 148,425 Ashfield residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 95,040 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Iceland, the greatest increase was among those who listed Guinea-Bissau as their country of birth. This group rose from 95,040 (0.7% of the local population) to 148,425 (1.0%).

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Ethnicity in Ashfield

In 2021, 42.2% of Ashfield residents said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 25.3% in 2011.

Across the East Midlands, the percentage of people from one of the White ethnic groups increased from 27.7% to 29.1%, while across England the percentage went from 4.9% to 5.6%.

Around 18.5% of people in Ashfield said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 25.1% in 2011. About 16.2% said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 17.4% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) decreased from 19.6% to 12.7%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from one of the White ethnic groups in Ashfield remained close to 42.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Ashfield by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Ashfield residents that described their health as bad or very bad increased from 35.9% to 50.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 27.6% of said their health was good or very good, compared with 32.5% in 2011. The percentage of Ashfield residents that described their health as fair decreased from 31.5% to 21.9%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad {adj_noun} decreased faster here than anywhere else in the East Midlands. The improvement brought health in Ashfield close to the regional average 57.2% in the East Midlands described their health as good in 2021).

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents said their health was bad or very bad across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of economically inactive Ashfield residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 15.0% to 7.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 12.1% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 9.7% in 2011. The percentage of unemployed Ashfield residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 2.8% to 2.7%.

The proportion of people who were not working or actively seeking work (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 5.7% in 2011 to 3.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 21.9% to 20.7%.

The proportion of people not working or actively seeking work was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were not working or actively seeking work across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Ashfield, which comprised a single parent, decreased from 13.6% to 9.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 5.7% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 4.2% in 2011. The percentage of households in Ashfield which comprised a married couple (with or without children) decreased from 8.7% to 6.8%.

The proportion of single-parent households {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across the East Midlands. As a result, this area had the region’s tenth lowest proportion of single-parent households {adj_noun}.

North West Leicestershire had the East Midlands' second lowest proportion of single-parent households {adj_noun} (10.5%), while Rutland had the region's first lowest proportion (16.1%).

The percentage of households with a single-parent was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that had a single parent across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Ashfield residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 12.6% to 15.8% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 10.7% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 15.9% in 2011. The percentage of Ashfield residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 33.5% to 40.6%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Ashfield remained close to 15.8%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Ashfield by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing relationships in Ashfield

The percentage of single people in Ashfield decreased from 9.6% to 7.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 26.5% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 24.3% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Ashfield that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 24.8% to 29.8%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 28.2% in 2011 to 24.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 20.3% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 26.7% to 27.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 15.7% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 25.3% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 14.6% to 15.2%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 38.2% in 2011 to 36.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 39.8% to 40.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Ashfield housing

The percentage of Ashfield households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 0.9% to 0.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 1.9% of households rented privately, compared with 2.0% in 2011. The percentage of Ashfield households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 13.8% to 15.3%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Ashfield

The percentage of Ashfield residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 9.8% to 8.4% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 91.6% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 90.2% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

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Ashford's population increased by about 38,700 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 100,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Ashford increased by 56.1%, from just over 69,000 to 110,000.

The addition of around 39,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the South East (3.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Ashford was home to, on average, 4,100 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 6,700 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Ashford, the South East and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Ashford

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Ashford increased by three thousand seven hundred and sixty-two years, from 30,592 to 34,354 years.

This area had a lower average age than the South East and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of almost 41,000 people between the ages of 40 and 49 years, while the population between 50 and 59 years decreased by just over 20.

About 0.0% of people in Ashford are aged between 40 and 49 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Ashford by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Ashford residents' country of birth

Around 151,176 Ashford residents documented their country of birth as Falkland Islands in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,649 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Montenegro was the next most represented, with 150,082 Ashford residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 93,916 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Montenegro as their country of birth. This group rose from 93,916 (0.7% of the local population) to 150,082 (1.0%).

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Religion in Ashford

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Ashford, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Buddhist, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 19.5% of respondents in Ashford said they were Buddhist, up from 12.9% in 2011.

Across the South East, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Buddhist increased from 12.3% to 13.8%, while across England the percentage went from 23.2% to 20.8%.

Around 14.5% of respondents in Ashford said they were Christian, down from 15.4% in 2011. About 12.1% said they were Sikh, up from 10.2% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Buddhist in Ashford remained close to 19.5%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, South East and Ashford by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Ashford residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 37.1% to 43.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 11.0% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 20.4% in 2011. The percentage of Ashford residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 30.6% to 32.2%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Ashford remained close to 43.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Ashford by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Ashford residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 41.0% to 40.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 22.3% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 32.2% in 2011. The percentage of Ashford residents that described their health as fair increased from 26.8% to 37.5%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Ashford residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 6.4% to 7.1% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 29.3% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 30.1% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Ashford residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 11.7% to 12.6%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 5.7% in 2011 to 5.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage remained close to 0.5%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 8.2% to 9.7% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 13.6% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 12.5% in 2011. The percentage of households in Ashford which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 2.3% to 1.5%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Ashford

The percentage of single people in Ashford decreased from 29.7% to 28.5% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 26.9% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 22.4% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Ashford that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 10.4% to 8.5%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 27.5% in 2011 to 19.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 20.3% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 5.8% to 3.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 1.9% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 2.1% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 55.0% to 54.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 15.6% in 2011 to 22.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 39.8% to 40.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Ashford housing

The percentage of Ashford households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 3.6% to 5.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 7.3% of households rented privately, compared with 11.7% in 2011. The percentage of Ashford households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 19.6% to 18.1%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Ashford

The percentage of Ashford residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 37.3% to 34.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 65.1% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 62.7% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Ashford

The percentage of respondents in Ashford that identify only as British decreased from 18.9% to 12.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 12.2% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 14.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Ashford that identify as both English and British increased from 13.2% to 13.9%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

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Babergh's population decreased by about 3,600 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Babergh's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Babergh fell by 8.9%, from about 41,000 to 37,000.

The loss of around 3,600 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in East of England to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 6.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Babergh was home to, on average, 38,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 45,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across East of England, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Babergh

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Babergh decreased by eighty-eight years, from 826 to 738 years.

This area had the highest average age in East of England and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of just over 26,000 people between the ages of 40 and 49 years, while the population between 10 and 19 years decreased by just over 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Babergh are aged between 40 and 49 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Babergh by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Babergh residents' country of birth

Around 146,795 Babergh residents documented their country of birth as Vietnam in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 94,130 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Bhutan was the next most represented, with 141,207 Babergh residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 97,038 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Vietnam, the greatest increase was among those who listed Maldives as their country of birth. This group rose from 83,842 (0.6% of the local population) to 132,072 (0.8%).

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Change in health

The percentage of Babergh residents that described their health as bad or very bad decreased from 40.9% to 24.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 57.7% of said their health was good or very good, compared with 46.1% in 2011. The percentage of Babergh residents that described their health as fair increased from 13.0% to 17.6%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 34.4% in 2011 to 28.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 52.8% to 64.3%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents said their health was bad or very bad across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of unemployed Babergh residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 16.6% to 24.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 4.2% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 2.9% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Babergh residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 6.1% to 10.3%.

The proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 31.8% in 2011 to 33.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 21.1% to 20.5%.

The rate of unemployment was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were unemployed across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Babergh

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Babergh, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Christian, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 25.0% of respondents in Babergh said they were Christian, up from 17.6% in 2011.

Across East of England, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Christian increased from 11.0% to 11.7%, while across England the percentage went from 6.3% to 7.6%.

Around 15.6% of respondents in Babergh said they were Jewish, up from 10.2% in 2011. About 12.3% said they were Muslim, down from 17.4% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Christian in Babergh remained close to 25.0%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, East of England and Babergh by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

National identity in Babergh

The percentage of respondents in Babergh that do not identify with any UK nationality increased from 26.6% to 30.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 2.2% of residents did identify with a UK and non-UK nationality, compared with 2.4% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Babergh that identify only as British decreased from 11.0% to 7.8%.

The proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 24.2% in 2011 to 22.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 6.6% to 7.0%.

The proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that do not identify with any UK nationality across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Babergh residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 11.5% to 11.0% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 17.4% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 17.3% in 2011. The percentage of Babergh residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 21.4% to 29.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 22.9% in 2011 to 24.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.9% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Babergh remained close to 11.0%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Babergh by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 2.3% to 2.4% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 1.5% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 1.7% in 2011. The percentage of households in Babergh which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 6.9% to 9.4%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 6.9% in 2011 to 8.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 3.6% to 2.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Babergh

The percentage of single people in Babergh increased from 23.3% to 25.4% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 23.1% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 24.5% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Babergh that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 16.7% to 11.7%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 2.4% in 2011 to 2.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 20.3% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 5.9% to 3.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 32.7% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 31.5% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 34.1% to 40.9%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 5.6% in 2011 to 7.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 39.8% to 40.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Babergh housing

The percentage of Babergh households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 24.4% to 23.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 9.7% of households rented privately, compared with 10.7% in 2011. The percentage of Babergh households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 28.3% to 30.8%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 29.9% in 2011 to 32.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.7% to 6.6%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Babergh

The percentage of Babergh residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 71.1% to 71.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 28.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 28.9% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 79.7% in 2011 to 73.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 56.3% to 60.0%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

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Barking and Dagenham's population increased by about 2,400 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 19,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Barking and Dagenham increased by 15.2%, from just over 16,000 to 19,000.

The addition of around 2,400 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the London (35.9%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Barking and Dagenham was home to, on average, 20,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 31,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across London

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across London, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Barking and Dagenham

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Barking and Dagenham decreased by twelve thousand one hundred and three years, from 59,452 to 47,349 years.

This area had a lower average age than London and became younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of just over 40,000 people between the ages of 60 and 69 years, while the population between 50 and 59 years decreased by just over 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Barking and Dagenham are aged between 60 and 69 years

Percentage of usual residents in Barking and Dagenham by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census decreased from 36.5% to 21.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 37.6% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 31.7% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 31.0% to 39.8%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Barking and Dagenham close to the national average 13.6% in England described their health as good in 2021).

Long hour working was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Barking and Dagenham residents' country of birth

Around 152,791 Barking and Dagenham residents documented their country of birth as Canary Islands in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,648 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Elsewhere was the next most represented, with 151,214 Barking and Dagenham residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 99,589 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Armenia as their country of birth. This group rose from 94,234 (0.7% of the local population) to 149,433 (1.0%).

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Ethnicity in Barking and Dagenham

In 2021, 39.2% of Barking and Dagenham residents said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 25.2% in 2011.

Across London, the percentage of people from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups increased from 13.4% to 13.8%, while across England the percentage went from 23.1% to 17.2%.

Around 25.5% of people in Barking and Dagenham said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 28.5% in 2011. About 18.4% said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 26.0% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) decreased from 14.1% to 13.0%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups in Barking and Dagenham remained close to 39.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Barking and Dagenham by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Barking and Dagenham which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 11.1% to 6.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 5.3% of households had a married couple, compared with 5.2% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 4.9% to 6.0%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across London. The improvement brought health in Barking and Dagenham close to the national average 6.6% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a married couple was lower than across London

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in Barking and Dagenham

The percentage of respondents in Barking and Dagenham that identify as both Welsh and British decreased from 31.8% to 25.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 26.1% of residents identified as Welsh (and no other nationality), compared with 27.5% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Barking and Dagenham that identify only as British increased from 10.1% to 12.3%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun} increased faster here than anywhere else in London. As a result, this area had Greater London's fifth lowest proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun}.

Hackney had London's third lowest proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun} (30.9%), while Haringey had the region's second lowest proportion (35.2%).

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that identify as Welsh and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Barking and Dagenham

The percentage of adults in Barking and Dagenham that were married decreased from 27.7% to 21.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 6.9% of people aged 16 and over said they were single, compared with 9.5% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Barking and Dagenham that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 10.1% to 9.2%.

The proportion of married people {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 16.6% in 2011 to 12.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 25.5% to 25.4%.

The proportion of married people was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were married across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Barking and Dagenham residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 10.8% to 7.8% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 9.3% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 13.5% in 2011. The percentage of Barking and Dagenham residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 35.7% to 39.9%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 20.5% in 2011 to 15.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.9% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Barking and Dagenham remained close to 7.8%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Barking and Dagenham by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Barking and Dagenham residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 33.0% to 36.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 25.3% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 29.4% in 2011. The percentage of Barking and Dagenham residents that described their health as fair increased from 37.6% to 38.5%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 17.4% in 2011 to 17.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.0% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Barking and Dagenham residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 31.2% to 36.2% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 24.0% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 25.7% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Barking and Dagenham residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 8.7% to 6.5%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 37.0% in 2011 to 34.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage remained close to 0.5%.

The rate of employment was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Barking and Dagenham housing

The percentage of Barking and Dagenham households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 27.8% to 22.5% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 10.2% of households rented privately, compared with 7.6% in 2011. The percentage of Barking and Dagenham households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 10.7% to 11.6%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 2.5% in 2011 to 2.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 8.7% to 6.6%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across London

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Barking and Dagenham

The percentage of Barking and Dagenham residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 70.9% to 75.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 24.2% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 29.1% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 2.2% in 2011 to 2.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 56.3% to 60.0%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

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Barnet's population decreased by about 9,100 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Barnet's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Barnet fell by 14.9%, from about 61,000 to 52,000.

The loss of around 9,100 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in London to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 35.9%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Barnet was home to, on average, 57,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 55,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across London

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across London, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Barnet

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Barnet increased by two thousand five hundred and twelve years, from 4,333 to 6,845 years.

This area had a lower average age than London and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 28,000 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 20 and 29 years decreased by just under 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Barnet are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in Barnet by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Barnet residents' country of birth

Around 152,139 Barnet residents documented their country of birth as Cape Verde in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,806 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Bermuda was the next most represented, with 151,064 Barnet residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 95,085 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Bermuda as their country of birth. This group rose from 95,085 (0.7% of the local population) to 151,064 (1.0%).

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Change in health

The percentage of Barnet residents that described their health as bad or very bad increased from 33.7% to 47.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 13.1% of said their health was good or very good, compared with 11.6% in 2011. The percentage of Barnet residents that described their health as fair decreased from 54.7% to 39.3%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 25.5% in 2011 to 13.5% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 52.8% to 64.3%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents said their health was bad or very bad across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of unemployed Barnet residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 21.2% to 14.2% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 30.7% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 26.6% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Barnet residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 15.2% to 16.9%.

The proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 23.3% in 2011 to 18.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 21.1% to 20.5%.

The rate of unemployment was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were unemployed across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

English identity in Barnet

The percentage of respondents in Barnet that identify only as English increased from 8.9% to 14.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 9.2% of residents described themselves as both English and British, compared with 9.5% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Barnet that identify only as British decreased from 15.5% to 13.7%.

The proportion of people who identify as only English {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 11.2% in 2011 to 14.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 29.1% to 24.3%.

The proportion of people who identify only as English was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only English across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Barnet

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Barnet, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Muslim, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 21.4% of respondents in Barnet said they were Muslim, up from 15.9% in 2011.

Across London, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Muslim increased from 14.2% to 19.4%, while across England the percentage went from 0.2% to 0.3%.

Around 16.1% of respondents in Barnet did not state their religion, up from 15.8% in 2011. About 15.3% said they were Jewish, up from 12.7% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Muslim in Barnet remained close to 21.4%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, London and Barnet by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Ethnicity in Barnet

In 2021, 47.7% of Barnet residents said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 37.9% in 2011.

Across London, the percentage of people from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) increased from 24.6% to 25.5%, while across England the percentage went from 35.7% to 41.4%.

Around 31.8% of people in Barnet said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 34.4% in 2011. About 15.1% said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 20.2% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 6.7% to 4.6%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) in Barnet remained close to 47.7%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Barnet by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Barnet residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 30.9% to 34.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 35.0% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 35.7% in 2011. The percentage of Barnet residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 17.2% to 15.3%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 20.5% in 2011 to 15.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.9% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Barnet remained close to 34.9%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Barnet by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 1.4% to 1.0% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 4.6% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 5.4% in 2011. The percentage of households in Barnet which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 8.7% to 10.9%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 4.3% in 2011 to 4.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 3.6% to 2.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across London

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Barnet

The percentage of single people in Barnet increased from 2.3% to 2.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 13.0% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 9.6% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Barnet that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 22.4% to 20.3%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 28.8% in 2011 to 22.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 20.3% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 6.4% to 5.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 39.7% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 29.2% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 30.5% to 27.7%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 39.0% in 2011 to 32.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 39.8% to 40.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Barnet housing

The percentage of Barnet households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 23.6% to 22.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 28.7% of households rented privately, compared with 25.4% in 2011. The percentage of Barnet households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 13.4% to 12.2%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across London

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

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Barnsley's population increased by about 19,000 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 100,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Barnsley increased by 22.4%, from just under 85,000 to 100,000.

The addition of around 19,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the Yorkshire and The Humber (40.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Barnsley was home to, on average, 95,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 66,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to Yorkshire and The Humber

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Barnsley

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Barnsley increased by ten thousand two hundred and seventy-seven years, from 89,690 to 99,967 years.

This area had a higher average age than Yorkshire and The Humber and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of about 27,000 people between the ages of 30 and 39 years, while the population under nine years decreased by almost 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Barnsley are aged between 30 and 39 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and Barnsley by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Barnsley residents' country of birth

Around 153,309 Barnsley residents documented their country of birth as Turkey in the latest census. This represents about 1.1% of the local population. The figure has risen from 96,354 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Sudan was the next most represented, with 148,812 Barnsley residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 97,725 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Turkey, the greatest increase was among those who listed Sudan as their country of birth. This group rose from 97,725 (0.7% of the local population) to 148,812 (1.0%).

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Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 13.5% to 16.4% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 3.0% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 2.9% in 2011. The percentage of households in Barnsley which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 13.6% to 14.4%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 5.4% in 2011 to 3.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 3.6% to 2.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census decreased from 40.6% to 29.8% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 4.1% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 5.8% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 6.4% to 7.4%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across Yorkshire and The Humber. The improvement brought health in Barnsley close to the national average 13.6% in England described their health as good in 2021).

Long hour working was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Barnsley

In 2021, 62.5% of Barnsley residents said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 51.5% in 2011.

Across Yorkshire and The Humber, the percentage of people from one of the White ethnic groups increased from 34.0% to 39.0%, while across England the percentage went from 4.9% to 5.6%.

Around 27.6% of people in Barnsley said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 37.3% in 2011. About 5.4% said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 5.6% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) decreased from 4.9% to 4.0%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from one of the White ethnic groups in Barnsley remained close to 62.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and Barnsley by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Disability in Barnsley

The percentage of Barnsley residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 54.9% to 45.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 54.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 45.1% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 79.0% in 2011 to 66.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 56.3% to 60.0%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Barnsley residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 9.1% to 5.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 25.5% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 32.4% in 2011. The percentage of Barnsley residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 33.7% to 38.9%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 33.7% in 2011 to 36.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.9% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Barnsley remained close to 5.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and Barnsley by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Barnsley residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 34.1% to 40.5% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 31.6% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 33.0% in 2011. The percentage of Barnsley residents that described their health as fair decreased from 32.9% to 27.9%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 26.6% in 2011 to 21.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.0% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Barnsley residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 1.6% to 1.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 23.7% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 22.0% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Barnsley residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 23.0% to 25.7%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 1.7% in 2011 to 2.5% in 2021). Across England, the percentage remained close to 0.5%.

The rate of employment was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Barnsley

The percentage of single people in Barnsley decreased from 13.7% to 11.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 35.2% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 27.4% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Barnsley that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 14.6% to 17.0%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 39.6% in 2011 to 36.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 20.3% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Barnsley housing

The percentage of Barnsley households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 21.2% to 19.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 23.0% of households rented privately, compared with 26.3% in 2011. The percentage of Barnsley households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 5.2% to 4.2%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 7.5% in 2011 to 7.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 8.7% to 6.6%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Barnsley

The percentage of respondents in Barnsley that identify only as British increased from 24.9% to 25.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 26.3% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 24.4% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Barnsley that identify as both English and British remained close to 1.1%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 13.1% in 2011 to 11.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.2% to 13.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

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Barrow-in-Furness' population decreased by about 2,100 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Barrow-in-Furness' population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Barrow-in-Furness fell by 7.5%, from just over 28,000 to 26,000.

The loss of around 2,100 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the North West to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 45.9%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Barrow-in-Furness was home to, on average, 19,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 28,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the North West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the North West, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Barrow-in-Furness

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Barrow-in-Furness increased by thirty-five thousand and eighty years, from 83,883 to 118,963 years.

This area had the second-lowest average age in the North West and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of almost 42,000 people between the ages of 70 and 79 years, while the population between 60 and 69 years decreased by just under 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Barrow-in-Furness are aged between 70 and 79 years

Percentage of usual residents in Barrow-in-Furness by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Change in Barrow-in-Furness housing

The percentage of Barrow-in-Furness households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 37.6% to 24.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 1.8% of households rented privately, compared with 1.9% in 2011. The percentage of Barrow-in-Furness households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 26.3% to 25.2%.

The proportion of socially rented homes {adj_noun} grew faster here than in any other local authority district across England. As a result, this area had the country's sixty-eighth lowest proportion of socially rented homes {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The rate of social housing was higher than across the North West

Percentage of households that rented from a council or local authority across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Barrow-in-Furness residents' country of birth

Around 152,358 Barrow-in-Furness residents documented their country of birth as Malaysia in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,828 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

St Pierre and Miquelon was the next most represented, with 143,183 Barrow-in-Furness residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 89,635 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

After Malaysia, the greatest increase was among those who listed St Pierre and Miquelon as their country of birth. This group rose from 89,635 (0.6% of the local population) to 143,183 (0.9%).

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Changing work life

The percentage of unemployed Barrow-in-Furness residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 25.0% to 16.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 11.3% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 8.6% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Barrow-in-Furness residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 18.3% to 16.2%.

The proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 14.5% in 2011 to 18.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 21.1% to 20.5%.

The rate of unemployment was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were unemployed across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census decreased from 42.3% to 30.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 8.8% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 12.0% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 35.5% to 49.5%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} increased faster here than anywhere else in the North West. The improvement brought health in Barrow-in-Furness close to the national average 13.6% in England described their health as good in 2021).

Long hour working was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Barrow-in-Furness

The percentage of Barrow-in-Furness residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 48.0% to 64.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 35.9% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 52.0% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the North West, while the percentage of people who aren't limited by a long-term health problem or disability {adj_noun} grew faster than anywhere else in the region

This area had the region’s fourteenth lowest proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun}.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Barrow-in-Furness residents that described their health as bad or very bad increased from 55.3% to 61.9% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 0.6% of said their health was good or very good, compared with 1.0% in 2011. The percentage of Barrow-in-Furness residents that described their health as fair decreased from 43.8% to 37.5%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 8.3% in 2011 to 7.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 52.8% to 64.3%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents said their health was bad or very bad across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in Barrow-in-Furness

The percentage of respondents in Barrow-in-Furness that identify as both English and British increased from 8.7% to 14.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 9.1% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 6.2% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Barrow-in-Furness that identify only as British remained close to 0.1%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 22.4% in 2011 to 31.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 12.0% to 15.1%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as English and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Barrow-in-Furness

In 2021, 26.0% of Barrow-in-Furness residents said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, up from 20.2% in 2011. The 0.1 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Across the North West, the percentage of people from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 10.2% to 8.9%, while across England the percentage went from 19.8% to 14.1%.

Around 37.4% of people in Barrow-in-Furness said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 33.6% in 2011. About 24.2% said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 26.0% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) decreased from 16.8% to 9.8%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups in Barrow-in-Furness remained close to 26.0%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Barrow-in-Furness by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Barrow-in-Furness residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 13.3% to 13.8% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 10.8% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 9.9% in 2011. The percentage of Barrow-in-Furness residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 36.9% to 40.1%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Barrow-in-Furness remained close to 13.8%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Barrow-in-Furness by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 10.8% to 11.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 12.9% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 11.1% in 2011. The percentage of households in Barrow-in-Furness which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children remained close to 0.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the North West

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Barrow-in-Furness

The percentage of single people in Barrow-in-Furness increased from 15.6% to 16.4% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 22.7% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 28.3% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Barrow-in-Furness that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 20.7% to 28.0%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 23.8% in 2011 to 24.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 20.3% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

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Basildon's population increased by about 7,400 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 61,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Basildon increased by 14.0%, from just over 53,000 to 61,000.

The addition of around 7,400 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the East of England (6.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Basildon was home to, on average, 49,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 45,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across East of England, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Basildon

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Basildon increased by sixteen thousand seven hundred and sixty years, from 99,961 to 116,721 years.

This area had a higher average age than East of England and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just under 12,000 children under the age of nine years, while the population between 30 and 39 years decreased by about 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Basildon are aged under nine years

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Basildon by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Basildon which comprised a married couple (with or without children) decreased from 10.7% to 5.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 11.8% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 11.3% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children decreased from 5.8% to 3.8%.

The proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Basildon close to the national average 1.1% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a married couple was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a married couple across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Basildon residents' country of birth

Around 150,824 Basildon residents documented their country of birth as Europe (Not otherwise specified) in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 94,899 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

Cuba was the next most represented, with 147,424 Basildon residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 92,683 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

After Europe (Not otherwise specified), the greatest increase was among those who listed Cuba as their country of birth. This group rose from 92,683 (0.6% of the local population) to 147,424 (0.9%).

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British identity in Basildon

The percentage of respondents in Basildon that identify only as British decreased from 20.7% to 11.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 10.0% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 8.2% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Basildon that identify as both English and British increased from 5.0% to 5.9%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Basildon close to the national average 13.8% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Basildon residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 41.1% to 51.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 33.6% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 41.9% in 2011. The percentage of Basildon residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 1.9% to 2.5%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across East of England. The improvement brought health in Basildon close to the regional average 24.1% in East of England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Basildon remained close to 51.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Basildon by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census increased from 25.3% to 35.7% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 19.1% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 29.4% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 29.4% to 35.4%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} decreased faster here than anywhere else in East of England. The improvement brought health in Basildon close to the regional average 9.7% in East of England described their health as good in 2021).

Long hour working was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Basildon

In 2021, 54.7% of Basildon residents said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 42.5% in 2011.

Across East of England, the percentage of people from one of the White ethnic groups increased from 24.1% to 27.7%, while across England the percentage went from 4.9% to 5.6%.

Around 18.0% of people in Basildon said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 28.0% in 2011. About 15.8% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 12.6% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups decreased from 15.3% to 10.4%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from one of the White ethnic groups in Basildon remained close to 54.7%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Basildon by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Religion in Basildon

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Basildon, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Muslim, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 25.5% of respondents in Basildon said they were Muslim, up from 16.3% in 2011.

Across East of England, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Muslim increased from 22.8% to 24.0%, while across England the percentage went from 0.2% to 0.3%.

Around 19.1% of respondents in Basildon said they were Buddhist, up from 13.3% in 2011. About 12.9% said they were Jewish, down from 13.8% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Muslim in Basildon remained close to 25.5%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, East of England and Basildon by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing relationships in Basildon

The percentage of adults in Basildon that were married decreased from 28.0% to 22.1% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 15.3% of people aged 16 and over said they were single, compared with 18.3% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Basildon that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 10.7% to 8.5%.

The proportion of married people {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 35.9% in 2011 to 33.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 25.5% to 25.4%.

The proportion of married people was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were married across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Basildon housing

The percentage of households in Basildon that rented privately decreased from 23.5% to 14.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 12.8% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 12.6% in 2011. The percentage of Basildon households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 12.5% to 12.2%.

The proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 7.1% in 2011 to 6.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 28.3% to 29.2%.

Private renting was higher than across East of England

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Basildon residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 35.4% to 25.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 22.5% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 18.7% in 2011. The percentage of Basildon residents that described their health as fair increased from 45.9% to 51.8%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 28.7% in 2011 to 39.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.0% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Basildon residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 23.4% to 18.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 12.6% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 10.8% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Basildon residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 11.5% to 13.1%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 7.2% in 2011 to 7.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage remained close to 0.5%.

The rate of employment was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

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Basingstoke and Deane's population increased by about 16,100 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 50,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Basingstoke and Deane increased by 40.3%, from almost 40,000 to 56,000.

The addition of around 16,000 people means this area's population increased at a similar rate to the overall population of the South East (3.7%), but at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Basingstoke and Deane was home to, on average, 41,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 44,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Basingstoke and Deane, the South East and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Basingstoke and Deane

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Basingstoke and Deane increased by nine thousand nine hundred and nine years, from 41,232 to 51,141 years.

This area had a lower average age than the South East and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of about 38,000 people between the ages of 50 and 59 years, while the population between 40 and 49 years decreased by just over 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Basingstoke and Deane are aged between 50 and 59 years

Percentage of usual residents in Basingstoke and Deane by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Basingstoke and Deane residents' country of birth

Around 149,745 Basingstoke and Deane residents documented their country of birth as Netherlands Antilles (Not otherwise specified) in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 94,526 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Curacao was the next most represented, with 147,225 Basingstoke and Deane residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 93,739 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Netherlands Antilles (Not otherwise specified), the greatest increase was among those who listed Curacao as their country of birth. This group rose from 93,739 (0.7% of the local population) to 147,225 (1.0%).

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Religion in Basingstoke and Deane

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Basingstoke and Deane, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Sikh, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 21.6% of respondents in Basingstoke and Deane said they were Sikh, up from 14.7% in 2011.

Across the South East, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Sikh increased from 3.9% to 6.3%, while across England the percentage went from 1.5% to 1.8%.

Around 19.2% of respondents in Basingstoke and Deane said they were Christian, up from 13.5% in 2011. About 18.7% said they were Buddhist, up from 14.1% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Sikh in Basingstoke and Deane remained close to 21.6%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, South East and Basingstoke and Deane by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in Basingstoke and Deane housing

The percentage of Basingstoke and Deane households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 21.5% to 29.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 4.8% of households rented privately, compared with 2.8% in 2011. The percentage of Basingstoke and Deane households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 15.1% to 17.6%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Basingstoke and Deane

The percentage of Basingstoke and Deane residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 30.9% to 42.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 57.9% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 69.1% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 19.8% in 2011 to 15.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 56.3% to 60.0%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Basingstoke and Deane

In 2021, 29.9% of Basingstoke and Deane residents said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 18.4% in 2011.

Across the South East, the percentage of people from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 24.4% to 21.9%, while across England the percentage went from 4.9% to 5.6%.

Around 27.8% of people in Basingstoke and Deane said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 30.9% in 2011. About 25.6% said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 36.6% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) increased from 12.3% to 14.9%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from one of the White ethnic groups in Basingstoke and Deane remained close to 29.9%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Basingstoke and Deane by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Basingstoke and Deane residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 10.6% to 8.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 66.6% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 59.5% in 2011. The percentage of Basingstoke and Deane residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 7.2% to 8.1%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Basingstoke and Deane remained close to 8.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Basingstoke and Deane by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Basingstoke and Deane residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 15.9% to 14.6% between the last two censuses.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 34.8% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 29.5% in 2011. The percentage of Basingstoke and Deane residents that described their health as fair decreased from 54.6% to 50.7%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Basingstoke and Deane residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 17.9% to 14.9% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 22.3% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 16.7% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Basingstoke and Deane residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 13.9% to 9.2%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 5.7% in 2011 to 5.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage remained close to 0.5%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 14.0% to 13.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 6.9% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 7.5% in 2011. The percentage of households in Basingstoke and Deane which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 6.5% to 5.0%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 9.6% in 2011 to 9.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 3.6% to 2.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Basingstoke and Deane

The percentage of single people in Basingstoke and Deane increased from 29.6% to 30.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 22.1% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 28.0% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Basingstoke and Deane that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 29.4% to 26.1%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 22.6% to 15.1% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 40.5% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 31.6% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 12.2% to 15.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

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Bassetlaw's population increased by about 25,500 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 50,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Bassetlaw increased by 57.3%, from almost 45,000 to 70,000.

The addition of around 26,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the East Midlands (31.1%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Bassetlaw was home to, on average, 41,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 44,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the East Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Bassetlaw, the East Midlands and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Bassetlaw

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Bassetlaw increased by two hundred and twenty-eight years, from 482 to 710 years.

This area had the highest average age in the East Midlands and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 37,000 people between the ages of 20 and 29 years, while the population over the age of 80 years decreased by just under 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Bassetlaw are aged between 20 and 29 years

Percentage of usual residents in Bassetlaw by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Bassetlaw residents' country of birth

Around 148,485 Bassetlaw residents documented their country of birth as Austria in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 93,255 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Djibouti was the next most represented, with 145,098 Bassetlaw residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 93,005 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Austria, the greatest increase was among those who listed Lebanon as their country of birth. This group rose from 89,845 (0.6% of the local population) to 143,708 (0.9%).

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Religion in Bassetlaw

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Bassetlaw, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Buddhist, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 28.6% of respondents in Bassetlaw said they were Buddhist, up from 20.5% in 2011.

Across the East Midlands, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Buddhist decreased from 3.3% to 3.2%, while across England the percentage went from 23.2% to 20.8%.

Around 16.2% of respondents in Bassetlaw said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, down from 21.5% in 2011. About 14.6% said they were Hindu, down from 20.0% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Buddhist in Bassetlaw remained close to 28.6%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, East Midlands and Bassetlaw by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in Bassetlaw housing

The percentage of Bassetlaw households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 26.8% to 33.4% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 13.0% of households rented privately, compared with 14.0% in 2011. The percentage of Bassetlaw households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 38.3% to 27.3%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 17.0% in 2011 to 11.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 8.7% to 6.6%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in Bassetlaw

The percentage of respondents in Bassetlaw that identify as both English and British increased from 14.1% to 19.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 19.6% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 21.9% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Bassetlaw that identify only as British decreased from 19.9% to 19.0%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 13.6% in 2011 to 18.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 12.0% to 15.1%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as English and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of economically inactive Bassetlaw residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 21.9% to 28.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 10.8% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 9.8% in 2011. The percentage of unemployed Bassetlaw residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 20.8% to 13.2%.

The proportion of people who were not working or actively seeking work (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 5.7% in 2011 to 3.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 21.9% to 20.7%.

The proportion of people not working or actively seeking work was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were not working or actively seeking work across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Bassetlaw residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 41.4% to 45.4% between the last two censuses.

The percentage who reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week remained close to 0.3%, while the percentage of Bassetlaw residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 18.8% to 14.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Bassetlaw remained close to 45.4%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Bassetlaw by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Bassetlaw residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 35.3% to 29.7% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 31.2% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 25.6% in 2011. The percentage of Bassetlaw residents that described their health as fair remained close to 39.1%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 39.1% in 2011 to 39.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.0% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 9.0% to 7.4% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 5.0% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 4.3% in 2011. The percentage of households in Bassetlaw which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 1.1% to 1.7%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 12.4% in 2011 to 9.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 3.6% to 2.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Bassetlaw

The percentage of single people in Bassetlaw increased from 16.4% to 23.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 5.7% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 7.3% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Bassetlaw that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 9.0% to 11.5%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 6.4% to 5.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 18.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 25.2% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 24.3% to 14.4%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Bassetlaw

The percentage of Bassetlaw residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 55.8% to 54.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 45.1% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 44.2% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

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Bath and North East Somerset's population increased by about 15,500 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 93,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Bath and North East Somerset increased by 20.0%, from just over 77,000 to 93,000.

The addition of around 15,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the South West (21.6%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Bath and North East Somerset was home to, on average, 18,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 19,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the South West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Bath and North East Somerset, the South West and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Bath and North East Somerset

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Bath and North East Somerset increased by twenty-five thousand six hundred and three years, from 97,287 to 122,890 years.

This area had a higher average age than the South West and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of almost 8,600 people between the ages of 70 and 79 years, while the population between 10 and 19 years decreased by just over 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Bath and North East Somerset are aged between 70 and 79 years

Percentage of usual residents in Bath and North East Somerset by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Bath and North East Somerset residents' country of birth

Around 157,638 Bath and North East Somerset residents documented their country of birth as Netherlands Antilles (Not otherwise specified) in the latest census. This represents about 1.1% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,597 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Tajikistan was the next most represented, with 151,989 Bath and North East Somerset residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 95,491 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Netherlands Antilles (Not otherwise specified), the greatest increase was among those who listed Tajikistan as their country of birth. This group rose from 95,491 (0.7% of the local population) to 151,989 (1.0%).

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Change in work life

The percentage of employed Bath and North East Somerset residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 21.4% to 28.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 6.8% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 8.0% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Bath and North East Somerset residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 3.8% to 2.1%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the South West. The improvement brought health in Bath and North East Somerset close to the regional average 5.8% in the South West described their health as good in 2021).

The rate of employment was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census decreased from 28.7% to 18.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 11.4% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 8.7% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 31.1% to 34.9%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 17.7% in 2011 to 16.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 13.3% to 13.6%.

Long hour working was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

English identity in Bath and North East Somerset

The percentage of respondents in Bath and North East Somerset that identify only as English decreased from 12.4% to 9.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 13.9% of residents described themselves as both English and British, compared with 21.3% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Bath and North East Somerset that identify only as British increased from 2.4% to 2.5%.

The proportion of people who identify as only English {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 19.2% in 2011 to 22.5% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 29.1% to 24.3%.

The proportion of people who identify only as English was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only English across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Bath and North East Somerset

In 2021, 30.7% of Bath and North East Somerset residents said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 23.2% in 2011.

Across the South West, the percentage of people from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups decreased from 24.5% to 22.1%, while across England the percentage went from 23.1% to 17.2%.

Around 23.7% of people in Bath and North East Somerset said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 28.5% in 2011. About 19.8% said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 17.4% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) decreased from 24.7% to 18.1%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups in Bath and North East Somerset remained close to 30.7%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Bath and North East Somerset by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Religion in Bath and North East Somerset

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Bath and North East Somerset, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Jewish, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 22.5% of respondents in Bath and North East Somerset said they were Jewish, up from 17.5% in 2011.

Across the South West, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Jewish increased from 0.5% to 0.7%, while across England the percentage went from 13.8% to 9.0%.

Around 17.6% of respondents in Bath and North East Somerset said they were Christian, up from 15.4% in 2011. About 16.7% said they were Muslim, down from 17.2% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Jewish in Bath and North East Somerset remained close to 22.5%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, South West and Bath and North East Somerset by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Bath and North East Somerset residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 33.4% to 36.7% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 47.1% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 50.7% in 2011. The percentage of Bath and North East Somerset residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 6.5% to 5.8%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 34.5% in 2011 to 30.5% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.9% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Bath and North East Somerset remained close to 36.7%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Bath and North East Somerset by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Bath and North East Somerset residents that described their health as good or very good remained close to 34.1% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 51.5% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 52.6% in 2011. The percentage of Bath and North East Somerset residents that described their health as fair increased from 13.3% to 14.5%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 10.8% in 2011 to 11.5% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.0% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 10.4% to 10.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 6.9% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 9.3% in 2011. The percentage of households in Bath and North East Somerset which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 3.1% to 2.4%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 6.1% in 2011 to 5.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 3.6% to 2.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the South West

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Bath and North East Somerset

The percentage of single people in Bath and North East Somerset increased from 24.2% to 31.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 18.3% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 25.0% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Bath and North East Somerset that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 15.4% to 14.1%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 58.1% in 2011 to 62.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 20.3% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Bath and North East Somerset housing

The percentage of Bath and North East Somerset households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 38.1% to 36.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 11.9% of households rented privately, compared with 7.9% in 2011. The percentage of Bath and North East Somerset households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 29.4% to 30.7%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 24.3% in 2011 to 26.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.7% to 6.6%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the South West

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

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Bedford's population increased by about 7,500 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 64,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Bedford increased by 13.2%, from just under 57,000 to 64,000.

The addition of around 7,500 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the East of England (6.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Bedford was home to, on average, 91,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 60,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across East of England, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Bedford

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Bedford decreased by two thousand and sixty-one years, from 5,668 to 3,607 years.

This area had the third-highest average age in East of England and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of almost 53,000 people between the ages of 50 and 59 years, while the population between 40 and 49 years decreased by just under 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Bedford are aged between 50 and 59 years

Percentage of usual residents in Bedford by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Bedford residents' country of birth

Around 157,392 Bedford residents documented their country of birth as Djibouti in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,840 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Brunei was the next most represented, with 152,010 Bedford residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 97,908 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Djibouti, the greatest increase was among those who listed Brunei as their country of birth. This group rose from 97,908 (0.7% of the local population) to 152,010 (1.0%).

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Changing work life

The percentage of economically inactive Bedford residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 24.5% to 17.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 15.3% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 11.1% in 2011. The percentage of unemployed Bedford residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 15.8% to 12.9%.

The proportion of people who were not working or actively seeking work (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across East of England. The improvement brought health in Bedford close to the national average 20.7% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people not working or actively seeking work was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were not working or actively seeking work across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Bedford, which comprised a single parent, increased from 9.5% to 14.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 3.6% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 2.9% in 2011. The percentage of households in Bedford which comprised a married couple (with or without children) decreased from 11.1% to 10.8%.

The proportion of single-parent households {adj_noun} decreased faster here than anywhere else in East of England. The improvement brought health in Bedford close to the regional average 4.8% in East of England described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a single-parent was higher than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a single parent across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 23.1% to 31.5% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 17.6% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 28.2% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 27.9% to 30.5%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 5.6% in 2011 to 7.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 39.8% to 40.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Welsh identity in Bedford

The percentage of respondents in Bedford that identify only as Welsh decreased from 28.2% to 21.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 19.0% of residents described themselves as both Welsh and British, compared with 13.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Bedford that identify only as British increased from 3.0% to 5.3%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 1.6% in 2011 to 2.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 9.6% to 6.4%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only Welsh across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Bedford

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Bedford, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they had no religion, rising 0.0 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 15.4% of respondents in Bedford said they had no religion, up from 10.8% in 2011.

Across East of England, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as having no religion decreased from 8.4% to 5.7%, while across England the percentage went from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Around 21.2% of respondents in Bedford said they were Jewish, down from 22.4% in 2011. About 19.2% said they were Christian, up from 15.5% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population that said they had no religion in Bedford remained close to 15.4%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, East of England and Bedford by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Bedford residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 9.2% to 12.2% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 10.3% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 9.9% in 2011. The percentage of Bedford residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 44.3% to 51.8%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 22.9% in 2011 to 24.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.9% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Bedford remained close to 12.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Bedford by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Bedford residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 25.0% to 28.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 54.9% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 61.8% in 2011. The percentage of Bedford residents that described their health as fair increased from 13.2% to 16.5%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 28.7% in 2011 to 39.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.0% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Bedford

The percentage of single people in Bedford increased from 32.9% to 38.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 0.9% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 0.8% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Bedford that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 22.9% to 24.1%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Bedford housing

The percentage of Bedford households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 19.3% to 16.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 3.8% of households rented privately, compared with 6.1% in 2011. The percentage of Bedford households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 21.6% to 25.5%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Bedford

The percentage of Bedford residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 16.4% to 14.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 85.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 83.6% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 79.7% in 2011 to 73.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 56.3% to 60.0%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

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Bexley's population increased by about 17,100 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 68,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Bexley increased by 33.5%, from just over 51,000 to 68,000.

The addition of around 17,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the London (35.9%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Bexley was home to, on average, 18,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 21,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to London

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Bexley, London and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Bexley

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Bexley increased by three thousand two hundred and sixty-five years, from 44,432 to 47,697 years.

This area had a lower average age than London and became younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 29,000 people between the ages of 60 and 69 years, while the population over the age of 80 years decreased by just under 7,000.

About 0.0% of people in Bexley are aged between 60 and 69 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Bexley by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Bexley residents' country of birth

Around 154,377 Bexley residents documented their country of birth as Kyrgyzstan in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,397 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Ethiopia was the next most represented, with 144,044 Bexley residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 99,256 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Kyrgyzstan, the greatest increase was among those who listed Bosnia and Herzegovina as their country of birth. This group rose from 86,537 (0.6% of the local population) to 136,796 (0.9%).

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Religion in Bexley

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Bexley, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 26.0% of respondents in Bexley said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, up from 17.6% in 2011.

Across London, the percentage of respondents who identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism increased from 7.3% to 8.9%, while across England the percentage went from 9.4% to 13.3%.

Around 14.8% of respondents in Bexley said they were Jewish, down from 15.1% in 2011. About 13.9% did not state their religion, down from 14.4% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism in Bexley remained close to 26.0%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, London and Bexley by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Bexley residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 57.6% to 45.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 12.2% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 7.3% in 2011. The percentage of Bexley residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 1.1% to 1.5%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across London. As a result, this area had Greater London's fourth lowest proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun}.

Lambeth had London's third lowest proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} (55.3%), while Hammersmith and Fulham had the region's first lowest proportion (59.5%).

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Bexley remained close to 45.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Bexley by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in Bexley housing

The percentage of Bexley households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 38.9% to 28.8% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 17.7% of households rented privately, compared with 13.6% in 2011. The percentage of Bexley households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 2.7% to 3.3%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across London

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in Bexley

The percentage of respondents in Bexley that identify as both English and British increased from 19.4% to 24.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 0.4% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 0.5% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Bexley that identify only as British increased from 6.1% to 7.4%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 11.3% in 2011 to 8.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 12.0% to 15.1%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that identify as English and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Bexley, which comprised a single parent, decreased from 10.9% to 6.7% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 9.4% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 7.9% in 2011. The percentage of households in Bexley which comprised a married couple (with or without children) remained close to 0.3%.

The proportion of single-parent households {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 3.8% in 2011 to 3.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 4.6% to 6.3%.

The percentage of households with a single-parent was higher than across London

Percentage of households that had a single parent across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census increased from 32.7% to 44.2% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 12.7% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 19.7% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 16.2% to 19.1%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 15.9% in 2011 to 15.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 13.3% to 13.6%.

Long hour working was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Bexley residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 35.7% to 34.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 40.0% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 37.2% in 2011. The percentage of Bexley residents that described their health as fair decreased from 27.1% to 25.9%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 17.4% in 2011 to 17.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.0% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Bexley residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 16.8% to 15.2% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 21.3% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 22.3% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Bexley residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 8.8% to 10.0%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 37.0% in 2011 to 34.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage remained close to 0.5%.

The rate of employment was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Bexley

The percentage of single people in Bexley decreased from 8.5% to 5.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 13.9% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 11.9% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Bexley that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 62.2% to 63.9%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 28.8% in 2011 to 22.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 20.3% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Bexley

The percentage of Bexley residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 36.9% to 36.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 63.9% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 63.1% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 2.2% in 2011 to 2.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 56.3% to 60.0%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

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Birmingham's population decreased by about 400 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Birmingham's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Birmingham fell by 9.3%, from about 4,500 to 4,100.

The loss of around 400 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the West Midlands to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 38.8%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Birmingham was home to, on average, 36,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 23,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the West Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the West Midlands, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Birmingham

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Birmingham increased by twenty-one thousand three hundred and twenty-one years, from 95,030 to 116,351 years.

This area had the third-lowest average age in the West Midlands and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of about 10,000 people between the ages of 50 and 59 years, while the population over the age of 80 years decreased by just over 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Birmingham are aged between 50 and 59 years

Percentage of usual residents in Birmingham by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Birmingham residents' country of birth

Around 144,847 Birmingham residents documented their country of birth as Bolivia in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,903 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Luxembourg was the next most represented, with 141,620 Birmingham residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 90,334 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Luxembourg as their country of birth. This group rose from 90,334 (0.7% of the local population) to 141,620 (1.0%).

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Change in unpaid care

The percentage of Birmingham residents that provided between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 37.1% to 26.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 29.0% of reported providing at least 50 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 24.3% in 2011. The percentage of Birmingham residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care increased from 14.1% to 14.4%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 17.3% in 2011 to 20.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 32.4% to 38.8%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care in Birmingham remained close to 26.1%

Percentage of usual residents in England, West Midlands and Birmingham by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Students in Birmingham

The percentage of Birmingham residents that were studying (and not employed or seeking work) increased from 20.2% to 26.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 28.9% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed students, compared with 31.7% in 2011. The percentage of Birmingham residents that were studying and unemployed but seeking work increased from 1.2% to 1.6%.

The proportion of students (including only those not employed or seeking work) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 27.6% in 2011 to 33.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 12.9% to 15.4%.

The percentage of economically inactive students was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were in education across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children decreased from 9.5% to 5.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 5.9% of households had a legally partnered couple and no children, compared with 6.2% in 2011. The percentage of households in Birmingham which comprised a married couple (with or without children) decreased from 9.3% to 5.5%.

The proportion of households with an unmarried couple and no children {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 11.8% in 2011 to 10.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 2.4% to 3.0%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of households that had an unmarried couple and no children across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census increased from 29.9% to 38.5% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 6.7% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 5.7% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 47.3% to 43.0%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 33.3% in 2011 to 32.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 13.3% to 13.6%.

Long hour working was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Birmingham residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 26.1% to 18.0% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 56.0% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 46.8% in 2011. The percentage of Birmingham residents that described their health as fair decreased from 27.1% to 26.1%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 45.7% in 2011 to 48.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.0% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Birmingham

The percentage of single people in Birmingham increased from 18.0% to 25.4% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 8.0% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 6.2% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Birmingham that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 7.7% to 9.5%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 28.6% in 2011 to 21.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 20.3% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Birmingham housing

The percentage of Birmingham households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 18.1% to 18.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 13.3% of households rented privately, compared with 10.1% in 2011. The percentage of Birmingham households that rented from a council or local authority remained close to 0.2%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 22.0% in 2011 to 23.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.7% to 6.6%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Birmingham

The percentage of Birmingham residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 51.8% to 47.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 52.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 48.2% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 14.0% in 2011 to 16.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 56.3% to 60.0%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Birmingham

The percentage of respondents in Birmingham that identify only as British increased from 17.2% to 20.7% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 7.2% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 7.0% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Birmingham that identify as both English and British increased from 12.3% to 12.7%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 11.9% in 2011 to 14.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.2% to 13.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Birmingham

In 2021, 43.6% of Birmingham residents said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 38.5% in 2011.

Across the West Midlands, the percentage of people from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups increased from 16.3% to 19.2%, while across England the percentage went from 19.8% to 14.1%.

Around 34.6% of people in Birmingham said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 30.7% in 2011. About 10.5% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 15.5% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups decreased from 12.1% to 8.3%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups in Birmingham remained close to 43.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, West Midlands and Birmingham by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Blaby's population increased by about 24,200 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 89,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Blaby increased by 37.1%, from about 65,000 to 89,000.

The addition of around 24,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the East Midlands (31.1%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Blaby was home to, on average, 22,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 32,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the East Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Blaby, the East Midlands and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Blaby

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Blaby increased by seventeen thousand three hundred and forty-six years, from 62,883 to 80,229 years.

This area had a lower average age than the East Midlands and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 38,000 people between the ages of 20 and 29 years, while the population between 40 and 49 years decreased by almost 4,000.

About 0.0% of people in Blaby are aged between 20 and 29 years

Percentage of usual residents in Blaby by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Blaby residents' country of birth

Around 154,958 Blaby residents documented their country of birth as Costa Rica in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,170 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Cook Islands was the next most represented, with 148,909 Blaby residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 96,341 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Costa Rica, the greatest increase was among those who listed Caribbean (Not otherwise specified) as their country of birth. This group rose from 95,040 (0.7% of the local population) to 147,991 (0.9%).

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Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Blaby which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 13.6% to 18.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 1.7% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 1.3% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children decreased from 2.7% to 1.6%.

The proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the East Midlands. As a result, this area had the region’s lowest proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun}.

Boston had the East Midlands' third lowest proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} (14.6%), while Derbyshire Dales had the region's second lowest proportion (17.2%).

The percentage of households with a married couple was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that had a married couple across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census increased from 25.0% to 33.4% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 43.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 41.8% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 13.3% to 11.0%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} decreased faster here than anywhere else in the East Midlands. The improvement brought health in Blaby close to the regional average 34.9% in the East Midlands described their health as good in 2021).

Long hour working was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Blaby housing

The percentage of Blaby households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 23.6% to 12.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 19.7% of households rented privately, compared with 23.0% in 2011. The percentage of Blaby households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 1.4% to 1.5%.

The proportion of socially rented homes {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across the East Midlands. The improvement brought health in Blaby close to the national average 24.5% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The rate of social housing was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that rented from a council or local authority across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

English identity in Blaby

The percentage of respondents in Blaby that identify only as English decreased from 24.6% to 19.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 4.9% of residents described themselves as both English and British, compared with 7.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Blaby that identify only as British decreased from 16.1% to 14.2%.

The proportion of people who identify as only English {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 2.2% in 2011 to 2.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 29.1% to 24.3%.

The proportion of people who identify only as English was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only English across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Blaby

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Blaby, the largest percentage point increase was among those who did not state their religion, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 28.0% of respondents in Blaby did not state their religion, up from 21.3% in 2011.

Across the East Midlands, the percentage of respondents who did not disclose their religious affiliation increased from 16.5% to 19.9%, while across England the percentage went from 18.5% to 26.0%.

Around 15.7% of respondents in Blaby said they were Hindu, up from 12.2% in 2011. About 13.4% said they were Jewish, down from 19.6% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The percentage of the popultion that did not state their religion in Blaby remained close to 28.0%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, East Midlands and Blaby by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Blaby residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 11.2% to 17.6% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 25.9% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 30.9% in 2011. The percentage of Blaby residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 17.1% to 18.9%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Blaby remained close to 17.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Blaby by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Blaby residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 32.7% to 27.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 49.2% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 47.3% in 2011. The percentage of Blaby residents that described their health as fair increased from 20.0% to 22.9%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Blaby residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 18.8% to 18.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 14.1% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 22.2% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Blaby residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 15.3% to 14.7%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 4.5% in 2011 to 3.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage remained close to 0.5%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Blaby

The percentage of single people in Blaby increased from 34.1% to 35.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 27.1% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 28.1% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Blaby that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 3.4% to 1.9%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Blaby

The percentage of Blaby residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 40.5% to 42.7% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 57.3% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 59.5% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 65.3% in 2011 to 63.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 56.3% to 60.0%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

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Blackburn with Darwen's population decreased by about 24,900 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Blackburn with Darwen's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Blackburn with Darwen fell by 34.2%, from almost 73,000 to 48,000.

The loss of around 24,900 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the North West to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 45.9%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Blackburn with Darwen was home to, on average, 35,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 41,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the North West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Blackburn with Darwen, the North West and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger Blackburn with Darwen

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Blackburn with Darwen decreased by thirty-one thousand five hundred and ninety-four years, from 85,368 to 53,774 years.

This area had a higher average age than the North West and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just under 22,000 people between the ages of 60 and 69 years, while the population between 40 and 49 years decreased by about 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Blackburn with Darwen are aged between 60 and 69 years

Percentage of usual residents in Blackburn with Darwen by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Blackburn with Darwen residents' country of birth

Around 152,452 Blackburn with Darwen residents documented their country of birth as Cameroon in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,641 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Solomon Islands was the next most represented, with 150,739 Blackburn with Darwen residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 97,008 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Cameroon, the greatest increase was among those who listed Solomon Islands as their country of birth. This group rose from 97,008 (0.7% of the local population) to 150,739 (1.0%).

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Country of birth chart sub-title

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Blackburn with Darwen which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 17.4% to 12.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 2.0% of households had a married couple, compared with 3.5% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 2.7% to 2.0%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. As a result, this area had the country's forty-sixth lowest proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The percentage of households with a married couple was higher than across the North West

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

English identity in Blackburn with Darwen

The percentage of respondents in Blackburn with Darwen that identify only as English decreased from 15.4% to 8.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 6.0% of residents described themselves as both English and British, compared with 5.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Blackburn with Darwen that identify only as British increased from 18.1% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people who identify as only English {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across the North West. The improvement brought health in Blackburn with Darwen close to the national average 24.3% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify only as English was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only English across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Blackburn with Darwen

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Blackburn with Darwen, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Jewish, rising 0.0 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 19.2% of respondents in Blackburn with Darwen said they were Jewish, up from 14.2% in 2011.

Across the North West, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Jewish decreased from 14.2% to 10.8%, while across England the percentage went from 13.8% to 9.0%.

Around 18.3% of respondents in Blackburn with Darwen said they were Christian, up from 14.0% in 2011. About 16.7% said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, up from 12.4% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Jewish in Blackburn with Darwen remained close to 19.2%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, North West and Blackburn with Darwen by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of unemployed Blackburn with Darwen residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 21.9% to 27.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 21.8% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 21.2% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Blackburn with Darwen residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 14.4% to 18.8%.

The proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 14.5% in 2011 to 18.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 21.1% to 20.5%.

The rate of unemployment was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were unemployed across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Blackburn with Darwen housing

The percentage of Blackburn with Darwen households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 18.6% to 11.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 20.3% of households rented privately, compared with 21.3% in 2011. The percentage of Blackburn with Darwen households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 24.4% to 27.3%.

The proportion of socially rented homes {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 15.8% in 2011 to 17.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 22.1% to 24.5%.

The rate of social housing was lower than across the North West

Percentage of households that rented from a council or local authority across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Blackburn with Darwen residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 7.3% to 6.1% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 13.9% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 11.4% in 2011. The percentage of Blackburn with Darwen residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 75.3% to 73.5%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 37.0% in 2011 to 40.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.9% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Blackburn with Darwen remained close to 6.1%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Blackburn with Darwen by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Blackburn with Darwen residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 24.1% to 20.4% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 13.5% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 22.9% in 2011. The percentage of Blackburn with Darwen residents that described their health as fair increased from 52.9% to 66.2%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 48.9% in 2011 to 54.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.0% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Blackburn with Darwen

The percentage of single people in Blackburn with Darwen increased from 20.7% to 22.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 21.3% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 22.4% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Blackburn with Darwen that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 25.0% to 26.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 33.1% to 35.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 10.5% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 12.9% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 16.7% to 15.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 29.1% in 2011 to 21.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 39.8% to 40.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Blackburn with Darwen

The percentage of Blackburn with Darwen residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 4.6% to 6.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 93.7% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 95.4% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

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Blackpool's population increased by about 5,400 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 58,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Blackpool increased by 10.3%, from just under 53,000 to 58,000.

The addition of around 5,400 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the North West (45.9%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Blackpool was home to, on average, 39,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 49,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the North West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the North West, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Blackpool

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Blackpool decreased by four thousand six hundred and thirty-one years, from 14,606 to 9,975 years.

This area had a lower average age than the North West and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of almost 34,000 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 10 and 19 years decreased by about 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Blackpool are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in Blackpool by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Welsh identity in Blackpool

The percentage of respondents in Blackpool that identify only as Welsh increased from 18.0% to 27.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 10.8% of residents described themselves as both Welsh and British, compared with 10.2% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Blackpool that identify only as British increased from 2.4% to 2.9%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Blackpool close to the regional average 16.8% in the North West described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only Welsh across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Blackpool residents' country of birth

Around 152,617 Blackpool residents documented their country of birth as Guinea-Bissau in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,858 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

In the air was the next most represented, with 142,242 Blackpool residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 91,901 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Guinea-Bissau, the greatest increase was among those who listed In the air as their country of birth. This group rose from 91,901 (0.7% of the local population) to 142,242 (1.0%).

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Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Blackpool residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 26.3% to 19.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 27.8% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 31.3% in 2011. The percentage of Blackpool residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care increased from 7.9% to 10.5%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across the North West. The improvement brought health in Blackpool close to the national average 9.6% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care in Blackpool remained close to 19.9%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Blackpool by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of unemployed Blackpool residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 19.3% to 26.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 23.2% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 21.1% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Blackpool residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 13.7% to 18.8%.

The proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} decreased faster here than anywhere else in the North West. The improvement brought health in Blackpool close to the regional average 18.7% in the North West described their health as good in 2021).

The rate of unemployment was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were unemployed across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Blackpool

The percentage of adults in Blackpool that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 24.9% to 33.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 27.4% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 26.8% in 2011. The percentage of single people in Blackpool increased from 9.8% to 12.0%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they had divorced or broken up with a married or civil partner across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Blackpool, which comprised a single parent, increased from 11.9% to 16.0% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 1.5% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 1.6% in 2011. The percentage of households in Blackpool which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 4.2% to 5.6%.

The proportion of single-parent households {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 14.4% in 2011 to 14.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 4.6% to 6.3%.

The percentage of households with a single-parent was higher than across the North West

Percentage of households that had a single parent across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Blackpool residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 20.3% to 23.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 13.8% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 17.6% in 2011. The percentage of Blackpool residents that described their health as fair increased from 62.0% to 62.5%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 31.1% to 29.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 39.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 32.0% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 15.2% to 11.3%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 29.1% in 2011 to 21.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 39.8% to 40.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Blackpool housing

The percentage of Blackpool households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 10.9% to 11.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 28.2% of households rented privately, compared with 28.3% in 2011. The percentage of Blackpool households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 18.8% to 19.3%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 25.4% in 2011 to 26.5% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.7% to 6.6%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the North West

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Blackpool

The percentage of Blackpool residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 30.3% to 39.4% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 60.6% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 69.7% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Blackpool

In 2021, 36.2% of Blackpool residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 32.1% in 2011.

Across the North West, the percentage of people from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) decreased from 17.9% to 15.9%, while across England the percentage went from 16.5% to 21.7%.

Around 30.6% of people in Blackpool said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 29.9% in 2011. About 19.5% said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 25.9% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups increased from 7.9% to 9.1%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Blackpool remained close to 36.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Blackpool by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Blaenau Gwent's population decreased by about 3,000 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Blaenau Gwent's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Blaenau Gwent fell by 31.2%, from just over 9,700 to 6,700.

The loss of around 3,000 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in Wales to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 0.2%, while the poplation of Wales increased by 0.2%.

In 2021, Blaenau Gwent was home to, on average, 19,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 15,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to Wales

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Blaenau Gwent, and Wales, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Blaenau Gwent

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Blaenau Gwent increased by twenty-one thousand eight hundred and thirty-one years, from 47,742 to 69,573 years.

This area had a lower average age than Merthyr Tydfil (one of the most statistically similar areas to Blaenau Gwent based on ONS area classifications) (115,886 years of age) and remained younger than the average local authority area across Wales (91,248 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of almost 36,000 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 70 and 79 years decreased by just over 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Blaenau Gwent are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in Blaenau Gwent by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Blaenau Gwent residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 28.1% to 18.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 11.3% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 15.8% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Blaenau Gwent residents (excluding full-time students) remained close to 3.1%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} grew faster here than in any other local authority district across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's eleventh highest proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The rate of employment was lower than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in Blaenau Gwent housing

The percentage of households in Blaenau Gwent that rented privately increased from 26.3% to 32.4% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 2.4% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 2.6% in 2011. The percentage of Blaenau Gwent households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 7.4% to 9.1%.

The proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} fell faster here than anywhere else in Wales. As a result, this area had the country's third lowest proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

Private renting was higher than across Wales

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

British identity in Blaenau Gwent

The percentage of respondents in Blaenau Gwent that identify only as British increased from 22.8% to 26.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 17.9% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 15.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Blaenau Gwent that identify as both English and British decreased from 1.8% to 1.7%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's second lowest proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Blaenau Gwent residents' country of birth

Around 156,786 Blaenau Gwent residents documented their country of birth as Eritrea in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,494 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Brazil was the next most represented, with 155,107 Blaenau Gwent residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 99,168 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Eritrea, the greatest increase was among those who listed Angola as their country of birth. This group rose from 98,458 (0.7% of the local population) to 155,075 (1.0%).

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Religion in Blaenau Gwent

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Blaenau Gwent, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Christian, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 31.3% of respondents in Blaenau Gwent said they were Christian, up from 22.1% in 2011.

Across Wales, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Christian increased from 3.6% to 4.7%.

Around 24.8% of respondents in Blaenau Gwent said they were Sikh, up from 22.0% in 2011. About 20.2% said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, down from 20.3% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Christian in Blaenau Gwent remained close to 31.3%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in Wales, Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 32.8% to 41.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 18.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 17.8% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 21.7% to 19.5%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's fourth lowest proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Ethnicity in Blaenau Gwent

In 2021, 55.1% of Blaenau Gwent residents said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 46.3% in 2011.

Across Wales, the percentage of people from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) decreased from 38.2% to 32.7%.

Around 14.9% of people in Blaenau Gwent said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 21.3% in 2011. About 11.7% said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 11.2% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups decreased from 11.2% to 9.3%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) in Blaenau Gwent remained close to 55.1%

Percentage of usual residents in Wales, Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Blaenau Gwent residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 56.0% to 51.7% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 4.5% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 4.4% in 2011. The percentage of Blaenau Gwent residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care remained close to 1.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to Caerphilly (the local authority area that shares the largest boundary with Blaenau Gwent) (which remained close 5.3%). Across Wales, the proportion fell from 28.4% to 25.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Blaenau Gwent remained close to 51.7%

Percentage of usual residents in Wales, Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Blaenau Gwent residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 34.2% to 39.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 31.5% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 42.6% in 2011. The percentage of Blaenau Gwent residents that described their health as fair increased from 23.2% to 28.8%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to nearby Caerphilly (which remained close 50.4%). Across Wales, the proportion increased from 12.1% to 12.3%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 12.9% to 11.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 8.4% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 10.3% in 2011. The percentage of households in Blaenau Gwent which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 4.9% to 5.0%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to nearby Caerphilly (which remained close 9.4%). Across Wales, the proportion increased from 9.7% to 16.0%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across Wales

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Changing relationships in Blaenau Gwent

The percentage of single people in Blaenau Gwent increased from 34.8% to 36.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 10.5% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 9.0% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Blaenau Gwent that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 36.4% to 37.5%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to nearby Caerphilly (which remained close 11.6%). Across Wales, the proportion fell from 20.8% to 14.1%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

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Bolsover's population decreased by about 2,400 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Bolsover's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Bolsover fell by 20.6%, from just under 12,000 to 9,200.

The loss of around 2,400 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the East Midlands to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 31.1%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Bolsover was home to, on average, 23,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 32,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the East Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Bolsover, the East Midlands and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Bolsover

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Bolsover increased by forty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three years, from 93,762 to 137,095 years.

This area had a higher average age than the East Midlands and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of almost 53,000 people between the ages of 40 and 49 years, while the population between 10 and 19 years decreased by just over 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Bolsover are aged between 40 and 49 years

Percentage of usual residents in Bolsover by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Bolsover residents that described their health as bad or very bad decreased from 48.1% to 30.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 61.4% of said their health was good or very good, compared with 46.4% in 2011. The percentage of Bolsover residents that described their health as fair increased from 5.6% to 7.9%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Bolsover close to the national average 64.3% in England described their health as good in 2021).

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents said their health was bad or very bad across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Bolsover residents' country of birth

Around 156,091 Bolsover residents documented their country of birth as Finland in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,137 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Burundi was the next most represented, with 141,303 Bolsover residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 90,714 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

After Finland, the greatest increase was among those who listed Colombia as their country of birth. This group rose from 87,198 (0.6% of the local population) to 138,881 (0.9%).

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Welsh identity in Bolsover

The percentage of respondents in Bolsover that identify only as Welsh increased from 19.7% to 27.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 6.3% of residents described themselves as both Welsh and British, compared with 6.9% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Bolsover that identify only as British decreased from 12.6% to 12.2%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the East Midlands. The improvement brought health in Bolsover close to the regional average 13.7% in the East Midlands described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only Welsh across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Bolsover

In 2021, 45.6% of Bolsover residents said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 36.3% in 2011.

Across the East Midlands, the percentage of people from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups decreased from 0.2% to 0.1%, while across England the percentage went from 23.1% to 17.2%.

Around 25.2% of people in Bolsover said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 25.2% in 2011. About 14.8% said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 12.1% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 20.3% to 11.4%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups in Bolsover remained close to 45.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Bolsover by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Bolsover residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 35.6% to 29.5% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 17.5% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 15.7% in 2011. The percentage of Bolsover residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 34.0% to 40.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 33.1% in 2011 to 21.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.9% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Bolsover remained close to 29.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Bolsover by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Bolsover residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 9.6% to 8.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 7.1% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 7.0% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Bolsover residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 24.9% to 24.7%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 9.0% to 8.4% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 5.2% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 4.0% in 2011. The percentage of households in Bolsover which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 9.6% to 9.5%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Bolsover

The percentage of single people in Bolsover increased from 15.3% to 19.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 11.2% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 15.8% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Bolsover that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 16.4% to 18.4%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 43.2% to 45.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 19.3% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 25.9% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 29.6% to 33.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Bolsover housing

The percentage of Bolsover households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 4.7% to 4.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 20.4% of households rented privately, compared with 21.0% in 2011. The percentage of Bolsover households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 19.2% to 15.2%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Bolsover

The percentage of Bolsover residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 62.3% to 55.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 44.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 37.7% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

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Bolton's population increased by about 12,900 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 77,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Bolton increased by 20.1%, from just over 64,000 to 77,000.

The addition of around 13,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the North West (45.9%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Bolton was home to, on average, 18,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 24,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the North West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Bolton, the North West and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger Bolton

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Bolton decreased by two thousand one hundred and eighteen years, from 38,632 to 36,514 years.

This area had a higher average age than the North West and became younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of almost 28,000 people between the ages of 70 and 79 years, while the population between 40 and 49 years decreased by almost 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Bolton are aged between 70 and 79 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Bolton by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Bolton residents' country of birth

Around 151,573 Bolton residents documented their country of birth as Iraq in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,425 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

France was the next most represented, with 147,970 Bolton residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 96,930 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Iraq, the greatest increase was among those who listed Honduras as their country of birth. This group rose from 91,451 (0.7% of the local population) to 144,832 (1.0%).

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Changing relationships in Bolton

The percentage of adults in Bolton that were married increased from 31.5% to 45.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 17.3% of people aged 16 and over said they were single, compared with 23.1% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Bolton that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 31.0% to 26.1%.

The proportion of married people {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Bolton close to the regional average 35.9% in the North West described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of married people was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were married across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Bolton, which comprised a single parent, increased from 11.3% to 16.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 8.1% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 11.4% in 2011. The percentage of households in Bolton which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 4.5% to 5.3%.

The percentage of households with a single-parent was higher than across the North West

Percentage of households that had a single parent across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in Bolton

The percentage of respondents in Bolton that identify as both Welsh and British increased from 17.9% to 22.1% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 5.6% of residents identified as Welsh (and no other nationality), compared with 6.9% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Bolton that identify only as British decreased from 20.1% to 16.8%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 25.6% in 2011 to 19.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 7.7% to 10.4%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as Welsh and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Bolton

In 2021, 27.0% of Bolton residents said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, up from 19.7% in 2011. The 0.1 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Across the North West, the percentage of people from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 10.2% to 8.9%, while across England the percentage went from 19.8% to 14.1%.

Around 49.9% of people in Bolton said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 63.7% in 2011. About 11.7% said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 8.0% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from one of the White ethnic groups increased from 5.1% to 9.0%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups in Bolton remained close to 27.0%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Bolton by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Bolton residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 30.4% to 31.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 41.4% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 41.7% in 2011. The percentage of Bolton residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 27.5% to 26.6%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Bolton remained close to 31.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Bolton by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Bolton residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 31.4% to 28.9% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 20.5% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 32.9% in 2011. The percentage of Bolton residents that described their health as fair increased from 35.8% to 50.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Bolton residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 23.4% to 19.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 26.1% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 25.4% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Bolton residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 7.4% to 5.3%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 19.2% in 2011 to 14.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage remained close to 0.5%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 15.9% to 16.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 19.9% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 24.3% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 29.9% to 32.3%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Bolton housing

The percentage of Bolton households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 34.2% to 38.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 16.7% of households rented privately, compared with 14.9% in 2011. The percentage of Bolton households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 0.3% to 0.4%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the North West

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Bolton

The percentage of Bolton residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 87.5% to 86.4% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 13.6% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 12.5% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 95.1% in 2011 to 96.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 56.3% to 60.0%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

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Boston's population increased by about 11,800 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 48,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Boston increased by 33.0%, from almost 36,000 to 48,000.

The addition of around 12,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the East Midlands (31.1%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Boston was home to, on average, 49,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 48,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the East Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Boston, the East Midlands and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger Boston

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Boston decreased by two thousand nine hundred and ten years, from 16,742 to 13,832 years.

This area had a lower average age than the East Midlands and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of just under 23,000 people between the ages of 50 and 59 years, while the population between 70 and 79 years decreased by just over 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Boston are aged between 50 and 59 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Boston by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Boston residents' country of birth

Around 155,335 Boston residents documented their country of birth as Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (Not otherwise specified) in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,851 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Maldives was the next most represented, with 151,327 Boston residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 99,330 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (Not otherwise specified), the greatest increase was among those who listed Sint Maarten (Dutch Part) as their country of birth. This group rose from 95,477 (0.7% of the local population) to 150,500 (1.0%).

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Changing relationships in Boston

The percentage of single people in Boston decreased from 30.1% to 17.4% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 30.6% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 23.9% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Boston that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 30.6% to 40.0%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Boston close to the regional average 24.3% in the East Midlands described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Boston residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 50.1% to 39.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 26.3% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 23.5% in 2011. The percentage of Boston residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 4.7% to 6.1%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across the East Midlands. As a result, this area had the region’s sixth lowest proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun}.

Bassetlaw had the East Midlands' third lowest proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} (45.4%), while Newark and Sherwood had the region's first lowest proportion (51.1%).

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Boston remained close to 39.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Boston by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Boston residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 23.0% to 13.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 12.2% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 17.2% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Boston residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 8.7% to 12.0%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Boston residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 65.6% to 60.6% between the last two censuses.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 19.8% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 15.2% in 2011. The percentage of Boston residents that described their health as fair increased from 19.2% to 19.7%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children remained close to 0.2% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 8.6% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 7.4% in 2011. The percentage of households in Boston which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 9.8% to 11.8%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 12.4% in 2011 to 9.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 3.6% to 2.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 3.0% to 3.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 52.2% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 49.1% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 37.3% to 31.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Boston housing

The percentage of Boston households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 14.2% to 13.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 19.3% of households rented privately, compared with 18.8% in 2011. The percentage of Boston households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 23.8% to 19.5%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Boston

The percentage of Boston residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 18.4% to 18.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 81.2% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 81.6% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Boston

The percentage of respondents in Boston that identify only as British increased from 23.4% to 27.7% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 8.1% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 12.7% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Boston that identify as both English and British decreased from 3.5% to 2.0%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 14.4% in 2011 to 16.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.2% to 13.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Boston

In 2021, 45.5% of Boston residents said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 40.0% in 2011.

Around 25.0% of people in Boston said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 31.0% in 2011. About 19.3% said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 16.5% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) decreased from 9.9% to 7.8%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups in Boston remained close to 45.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Boston by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's population decreased by about 26,800 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole fell by 31.2%, from just over 86,000 to 59,000.

The loss of around 26,800 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the South West to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 21.6%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole was home to, on average, 19,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 22,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the South West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, the South West and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole increased by three thousand five hundred and ninety-three years, from 88,380 to 91,973 years.

This area had a higher average age than the South West and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 36,000 people between the ages of 30 and 39 years, while the population over the age of 80 years decreased by almost 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are aged between 30 and 39 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents' country of birth

Around 147,026 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents documented their country of birth as England in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,139 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Kuwait was the next most represented, with 146,820 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 95,352 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Belize as their country of birth. This group rose from 87,098 (0.6% of the local population) to 139,181 (0.9%).

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Changing relationships in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

The percentage of adults in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole that were married increased from 23.2% to 30.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 31.7% of people aged 16 and over said they were single, compared with 23.0% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 1.5% to 1.8%.

The proportion of married people {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 11.7% in 2011 to 12.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 25.5% to 25.4%.

The proportion of married people was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were married across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census increased from 20.7% to 30.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 34.6% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 30.3% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 17.9% to 15.3%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 17.7% in 2011 to 16.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 13.3% to 13.6%.

Long hour working was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, rising 0.0 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 13.6% of respondents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, up from 8.9% in 2011.

Across the South West, the percentage of respondents who identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism increased from 7.6% to 11.8%, while across England the percentage went from 9.4% to 13.3%.

Around 18.2% of respondents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole said they were Sikh, up from 16.7% in 2011. About 15.1% said they were Jewish, down from 16.7% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole remained close to 13.6%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, South West and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 13.9% to 7.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 24.6% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 20.5% in 2011. The percentage of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 42.4% to 44.3%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 34.5% in 2011 to 30.5% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.9% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole remained close to 7.7%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 28.4% to 17.5% between the last two censuses.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 11.5% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 9.0% in 2011. The percentage of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents that described their health as fair increased from 62.5% to 71.0%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents (excluding full-time students) remained close to 8.5% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 25.5% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 20.4% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 20.0% to 21.8%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 8.5% in 2011 to 5.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage remained close to 0.5%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 12.1% to 13.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 0.1% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 0.2% in 2011. The percentage of households in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 4.8% to 5.4%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 6.1% in 2011 to 5.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 3.6% to 2.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the South West

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole housing

The percentage of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 4.4% to 4.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 9.9% of households rented privately, compared with 8.4% in 2011. The percentage of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 31.9% to 26.6%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 24.3% in 2011 to 26.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.7% to 6.6%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the South West

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

The percentage of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 55.1% to 43.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 56.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 44.9% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 59.3% in 2011 to 64.5% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 56.3% to 60.0%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

The percentage of respondents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole that identify only as British increased from 19.6% to 21.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 10.1% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 9.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole that identify as both English and British increased from 20.2% to 20.6%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 1.2% in 2011 to 1.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.2% to 13.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

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Bracknell Forest's population decreased by about 4,500 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Bracknell Forest's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Bracknell Forest fell by 8.2%, from just under 55,000 to 50,000.

The loss of around 4,500 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the South East to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 3.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Bracknell Forest was home to, on average, 6,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 5,400 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the South East, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Bracknell Forest

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Bracknell Forest increased by seven thousand five hundred and sixteen years, from 61,401 to 68,917 years.

This area had a lower average age than the South East and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just under 25,000 people between the ages of 30 and 39 years, while the population between 10 and 19 years decreased by just over 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Bracknell Forest are aged between 30 and 39 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Bracknell Forest by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Bracknell Forest residents' country of birth

Around 134,806 Bracknell Forest residents documented their country of birth as Antigua and Barbuda in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 87,565 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

New Caledonia was the next most represented, with 133,494 Bracknell Forest residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 87,813 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Antigua and Barbuda, the greatest increase was among those who listed New Caledonia as their country of birth. This group rose from 87,813 (0.7% of the local population) to 133,494 (0.9%).

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Change in health

The percentage of Bracknell Forest residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 48.3% to 62.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 27.0% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 39.3% in 2011. The percentage of Bracknell Forest residents that described their health as fair decreased from 12.4% to 10.1%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 51.3% in 2011 to 56.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.0% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Bracknell Forest housing

The percentage of households in Bracknell Forest that rented privately increased from 30.1% to 37.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 8.7% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 15.3% in 2011. The percentage of Bracknell Forest households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 24.2% to 28.1%.

The proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 20.2% in 2011 to 24.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 28.3% to 29.2%.

Private renting was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Bracknell Forest residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 42.0% to 48.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 31.7% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 42.3% in 2011. The percentage of Bracknell Forest residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 9.0% to 14.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Bracknell Forest remained close to 48.9%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Bracknell Forest by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Bracknell Forest residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 6.7% to 5.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 12.0% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 10.3% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Bracknell Forest residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 19.6% to 16.5%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 4.2% to 4.5% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 4.3% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 6.7% in 2011. The percentage of households in Bracknell Forest which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 4.4% to 5.9%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Bracknell Forest

The percentage of single people in Bracknell Forest increased from 31.8% to 35.4% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 8.9% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 6.8% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Bracknell Forest that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 11.2% to 13.4%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 44.6% to 48.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 18.2% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 22.6% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 25.2% to 29.0%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Bracknell Forest

The percentage of Bracknell Forest residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 45.3% to 45.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 54.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 54.7% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Bracknell Forest

The percentage of respondents in Bracknell Forest that identify only as British increased from 19.2% to 23.5% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 10.2% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 13.0% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Bracknell Forest that identify as both English and British decreased from 6.3% to 4.4%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Bracknell Forest

In 2021, 35.3% of Bracknell Forest residents said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 32.0% in 2011.

Across the South East, the percentage of people from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 10.5% to 8.0%, while across England the percentage went from 19.8% to 14.1%.

Around 35.2% of people in Bracknell Forest said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 34.8% in 2011. About 29.1% said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 32.9% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) increased from 0.2% to 0.3%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups in Bracknell Forest remained close to 35.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Bracknell Forest by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Bradford's population increased by about 2,500 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 8,900

In the decade to 2021, the population of Bradford increased by 38.6%, from just under 6,500 to 8,900.

The addition of around 2,500 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the Yorkshire and The Humber (40.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Bradford was home to, on average, 21,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 26,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to Yorkshire and The Humber

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Bradford

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Bradford increased by nine hundred and thirty-three years, from 64,780 to 65,713 years.

This area had a lower average age than Yorkshire and The Humber and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 37,000 people between the ages of 30 and 39 years, while the population over the age of 80 years decreased by about 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Bradford are aged between 30 and 39 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and Bradford by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Bradford residents' country of birth

Around 141,157 Bradford residents documented their country of birth as St Vincent and the Grenadines in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 94,614 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Ecuador was the next most represented, with 136,734 Bradford residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 95,584 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Cayman Islands as their country of birth. This group rose from 86,595 (0.6% of the local population) to 135,706 (0.9%).

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Change in health

The percentage of Bradford residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 73.3% to 83.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 10.5% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 19.0% in 2011. The percentage of Bradford residents that described their health as fair decreased from 7.7% to 5.9%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of unemployed Bradford residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 24.9% to 18.2% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 0.8% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 1.0% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Bradford residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 5.8% to 3.8%.

The proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 20.7% in 2011 to 21.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 21.1% to 20.5%.

The rate of unemployment was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were unemployed across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Bradford

The percentage of single people in Bradford decreased from 29.5% to 20.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 1.3% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 2.1% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Bradford that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 29.5% to 37.2%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 42.5% to 27.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 16.2% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 10.8% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 13.1% to 8.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across Yorkshire and The Humber. As a result, this area had the region’s fifth lowest proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun}.

Craven had Yorkshire and The Humber's third lowest proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} (48.5%), while Ryedale had the region's second lowest proportion (41.0%).

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Bradford

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Bradford, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they had no religion, rising 0.0 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 19.5% of respondents in Bradford said they had no religion, up from 16.0% in 2011.

Across Yorkshire and The Humber, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as having no religion decreased from 13.4% to 11.6%, while across England the percentage went from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Around 20.2% of respondents in Bradford said they were Hindu, up from 20.1% in 2011. About 17.1% said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, up from 16.3% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population that said they had no religion in Bradford remained close to 19.5%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and Bradford by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Welsh identity in Bradford

The percentage of respondents in Bradford that identify only as Welsh increased from 11.5% to 13.6% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 13.9% of residents described themselves as both Welsh and British, compared with 14.4% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Bradford that identify only as British remained close to 0.1%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 17.5% in 2011 to 24.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 9.6% to 6.4%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only Welsh across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Bradford residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 3.9% to 6.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 39.0% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 36.3% in 2011. The percentage of Bradford residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 37.8% to 39.9%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 33.7% in 2011 to 36.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.9% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Bradford remained close to 6.0%

Percentage of usual residents in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and Bradford by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 9.8% to 10.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 11.7% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 10.9% in 2011. The percentage of households in Bradford which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 7.1% to 5.8%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Bradford housing

The percentage of Bradford households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 16.2% to 19.1% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 27.8% of households rented privately, compared with 29.1% in 2011. The percentage of Bradford households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 8.7% to 9.2%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 7.5% in 2011 to 7.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 8.7% to 6.6%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Bradford

The percentage of Bradford residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 3.1% to 2.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 97.2% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 96.9% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

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Braintree's population increased by about 3,100 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 28,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Braintree increased by 12.7%, from just over 24,000 to 28,000.

The addition of around 3,100 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the East of England (6.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Braintree was home to, on average, 64,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 65,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across East of England, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Braintree

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Braintree decreased by one thousand two hundred and sixty-four years, from 13,693 to 12,429 years.

This area had a lower average age than East of England and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 43,000 people between the ages of 20 and 29 years, while the population between 10 and 19 years decreased by about 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Braintree are aged between 20 and 29 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Braintree by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Braintree residents' country of birth

Around 134,106 Braintree residents documented their country of birth as South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 87,013 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

Åland Islands was the next most represented, with 133,887 Braintree residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 88,903 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Cambodia as their country of birth. This group rose from 80,557 (0.6% of the local population) to 128,381 (0.8%).

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Changing relationships in Braintree

The percentage of adults in Braintree that were married increased from 17.7% to 28.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 36.7% of people aged 16 and over said they were single, compared with 39.2% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Braintree that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 1.6% to 1.0%.

The proportion of married people {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across East of England. The improvement brought health in Braintree close to the regional average 33.9% in East of England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of married people was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were married across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 34.2% to 21.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 32.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 28.7% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 1.6% to 1.5%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in Braintree

The percentage of respondents in Braintree that identify as both Welsh and British increased from 13.5% to 21.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 17.3% of residents identified as Welsh (and no other nationality), compared with 13.2% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Braintree that identify only as British increased from 10.2% to 10.8%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 28.4% in 2011 to 31.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 7.7% to 10.4%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as Welsh and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Braintree

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Braintree, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Hindu, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 24.8% of respondents in Braintree said they were Hindu, up from 18.5% in 2011.

Across East of England, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Hindu decreased from 19.3% to 19.2%, while across England the percentage went from 25.8% to 19.4%.

Around 22.4% of respondents in Braintree said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, up from 19.1% in 2011. About 11.6% said they were Jewish, up from 10.4% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Hindu in Braintree remained close to 24.8%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, East of England and Braintree by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Braintree residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 38.6% to 28.5% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 20.2% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 19.4% in 2011. The percentage of Braintree residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 15.1% to 20.5%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Braintree remained close to 28.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Braintree by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Braintree, which comprised a single parent, decreased from 15.0% to 12.0% in the decade to 2021.

The percentage that had a legally partnered couple with children remained close to 8.6%, while the percentage of households in Braintree which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 3.6% to 4.9%.

The proportion of single-parent households {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 6.5% in 2011 to 4.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 4.6% to 6.3%.

The percentage of households with a single-parent was higher than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a single parent across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Braintree

In 2021, 35.9% of Braintree residents said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 26.1% in 2011.

Across East of England, the percentage of people from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) increased from 20.4% to 23.7%, while across England the percentage went from 35.7% to 41.4%.

Around 24.7% of people in Braintree said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 25.5% in 2011. About 22.5% said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 20.6% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) decreased from 23.2% to 13.2%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) in Braintree remained close to 35.9%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Braintree by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Braintree residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 44.7% to 51.4% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 12.2% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 7.7% in 2011. The percentage of Braintree residents that described their health as fair decreased from 47.6% to 36.4%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Braintree residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 8.2% to 9.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 9.6% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 12.6% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Braintree residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 19.8% to 15.3%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 7.2% in 2011 to 7.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage remained close to 0.5%.

The rate of employment was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Braintree housing

The percentage of Braintree households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 19.1% to 19.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 19.5% of households rented privately, compared with 17.2% in 2011. The percentage of Braintree households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 12.2% to 12.9%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 29.9% in 2011 to 32.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.7% to 6.6%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

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Breckland's population increased by about 12,600 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 40,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Breckland increased by 46.2%, from about 27,000 to 40,000.

The addition of around 13,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the East of England (6.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Breckland was home to, on average, 23,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 21,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Breckland, East of England and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger Breckland

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Breckland decreased by thirteen thousand five hundred and fifty-two years, from 74,993 to 61,441 years.

This area had a higher average age than East of England and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of almost 15,000 people between the ages of 40 and 49 years, while the population over the age of 80 years decreased by about 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Breckland are aged between 40 and 49 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Breckland by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Breckland residents' country of birth

Around 147,139 Breckland residents documented their country of birth as Kazakhstan in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 94,430 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

French Polynesia was the next most represented, with 142,870 Breckland residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 91,821 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

After Kazakhstan, the greatest increase was among those who listed Curacao as their country of birth. This group rose from 89,426 (0.6% of the local population) to 141,522 (0.9%).

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Religion in Breckland

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Breckland, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Jewish, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 28.1% of respondents in Breckland said they were Jewish, up from 19.3% in 2011.

Across East of England, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Jewish increased from 6.9% to 7.7%, while across England the percentage went from 13.8% to 9.0%.

Around 20.6% of respondents in Breckland said they had no religion, up from 18.0% in 2011. About 15.2% said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, down from 17.3% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Jewish in Breckland remained close to 28.1%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, East of England and Breckland by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

British identity in Breckland

The percentage of respondents in Breckland that identify only as British decreased from 16.9% to 11.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 20.0% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 15.3% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Breckland that identify as both English and British decreased from 13.6% to 12.1%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 3.7% in 2011 to 4.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.2% to 13.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Breckland residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 40.3% to 48.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 20.6% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 26.1% in 2011. The percentage of Breckland residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 22.0% to 21.7%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Breckland remained close to 48.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Breckland by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Breckland residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 18.0% to 10.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 12.1% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 16.2% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Breckland residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 19.1% to 23.9%.

The rate of employment was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Breckland housing

The percentage of Breckland households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 23.8% to 15.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 0.8% of households rented privately, compared with 0.5% in 2011. The percentage of Breckland households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 23.1% to 20.2%.

The proportion of socially rented homes {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 18.1% in 2011 to 17.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 22.1% to 24.5%.

The rate of social housing was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that rented from a council or local authority across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Breckland

The percentage of Breckland residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 59.0% to 71.5% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 28.5% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 41.0% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Breckland residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 30.3% to 37.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 35.5% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 37.8% in 2011. The percentage of Breckland residents that described their health as fair decreased from 31.9% to 27.4%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children remained close to 2.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 9.4% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 8.2% in 2011. The percentage of households in Breckland which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 3.3% to 4.5%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Breckland

The percentage of single people in Breckland decreased from 28.7% to 26.1% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 18.0% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 19.0% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Breckland that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 24.4% to 28.5%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 2.4% in 2011 to 2.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 20.3% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 28.2% to 31.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 42.7% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 40.5% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 18.0% to 12.7%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

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Brent's population decreased by about 5,900 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Brent's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Brent fell by 6.0%, from just over 98,000 to 92,000.

The loss of around 5,900 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in London to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 35.9%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Brent was home to, on average, 19,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 25,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across London

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across London, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Brent

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Brent increased by twenty-two thousand eight hundred and sixty years, from 96,593 to 119,453 years.

This area had the lowest average age in London and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just under 48,000 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 40 and 49 years decreased by just under 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Brent are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in Brent by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Brent residents' country of birth

Around 145,704 Brent residents documented their country of birth as South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 95,618 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Haiti was the next most represented, with 141,851 Brent residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 93,509 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, the greatest increase was among those who listed Haiti as their country of birth. This group rose from 93,509 (0.7% of the local population) to 141,851 (0.9%).

Country of birth chart title

Country of birth chart sub-title

Welsh identity in Brent

The percentage of respondents in Brent that identify only as Welsh decreased from 14.1% to 7.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 9.4% of residents described themselves as both Welsh and British, compared with 7.9% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Brent that identify only as British decreased from 14.1% to 8.7%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 10.8% in 2011 to 14.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 9.6% to 6.4%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only Welsh across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Brent

The percentage of single people in Brent increased from 32.9% to 43.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 10.0% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 11.7% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Brent that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 9.8% to 6.1%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Brent housing

The percentage of Brent households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 21.2% to 15.1% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 21.4% of households rented privately, compared with 26.0% in 2011. The percentage of Brent households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 12.4% to 10.8%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across London

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Brent residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 14.6% to 10.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 13.4% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 16.6% in 2011. The percentage of Brent residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 47.3% to 51.7%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Brent remained close to 10.8%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Brent by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Brent residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 37.4% to 34.2% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 1.2% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 2.0% in 2011. The percentage of Brent residents that described their health as fair increased from 60.6% to 64.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Brent residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 6.1% to 9.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 9.8% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 8.1% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Brent residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 37.0% to 35.8%.

The rate of employment was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 11.0% to 12.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 13.0% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 12.2% in 2011. The percentage of households in Brent which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 9.0% to 9.2%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 4.3% in 2011 to 4.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 3.6% to 2.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across London

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 25.3% to 30.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 22.3% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 25.5% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 17.7% to 9.7%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 39.0% in 2011 to 32.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 39.8% to 40.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Brent

The percentage of Brent residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 55.6% to 55.0% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 45.0% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 44.4% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Brent

In 2021, 41.0% of Brent residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 33.3% in 2011.

Across London, the percentage of people from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) increased from 9.1% to 10.4%, while across England the percentage went from 16.5% to 21.7%.

Around 24.5% of people in Brent said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 21.2% in 2011. About 16.0% said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 13.9% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 25.1% to 15.0%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Brent remained close to 41.0%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Brent by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Brentwood's population decreased by about 2,400 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Brentwood's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Brentwood fell by 29.4%, from just over 8,200 to 5,800.

The loss of around 2,400 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in East of England to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 6.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Brentwood was home to, on average, 77,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 64,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Brentwood, East of England and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Brentwood

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Brentwood increased by three hundred and four years, from 30,963 to 31,267 years.

This area had a lower average age than East of England and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 37,000 people aged 80 years or over, while the population under nine years decreased by just under 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Brentwood are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Brentwood by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Brentwood residents' country of birth

Around 155,734 Brentwood residents documented their country of birth as Poland in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,347 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Germany was the next most represented, with 145,785 Brentwood residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 94,635 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Poland, the greatest increase was among those who listed Cuba as their country of birth. This group rose from 91,641 (0.7% of the local population) to 142,802 (0.9%).

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Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 8.5% to 11.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 9.3% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 8.5% in 2011. The percentage of households in Brentwood which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 11.7% to 11.4%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Brentwood

The percentage of single people in Brentwood decreased from 32.8% to 21.4% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

The percentage who said they were married remained close to 2.9%, while the percentage of adults in Brentwood that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 2.5% to 3.5%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Brentwood residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 49.0% to 63.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 16.6% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 25.9% in 2011. The percentage of Brentwood residents that described their health as fair decreased from 25.1% to 20.0%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Brentwood residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 8.7% to 11.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 7.8% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 6.9% in 2011. The percentage of Brentwood residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 38.1% to 29.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Brentwood remained close to 11.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Brentwood by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Brentwood residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 31.0% to 36.2% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 4.9% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 6.4% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Brentwood residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 28.1% to 29.5%.

The rate of employment was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 28.7% to 29.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 9.7% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 10.5% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 54.1% to 56.0%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Brentwood housing

The percentage of Brentwood households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 3.8% to 4.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 14.7% of households rented privately, compared with 17.9% in 2011. The percentage of Brentwood households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 6.0% to 6.3%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Brentwood

The percentage of Brentwood residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 79.6% to 73.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 26.7% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 20.4% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Brentwood

The percentage of respondents in Brentwood that identify only as British increased from 16.3% to 20.0% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 13.2% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 13.8% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Brentwood that identify as both English and British increased from 13.6% to 15.1%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 3.7% in 2011 to 4.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.2% to 13.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Brentwood

In 2021, 32.2% of Brentwood residents said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 26.9% in 2011.

Around 31.5% of people in Brentwood said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 26.2% in 2011. About 19.0% said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 21.1% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 16.0% to 12.5%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) in Brentwood remained close to 32.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Brentwood by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Bridgend's population increased by about 4,500 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 32,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Bridgend increased by 16.0%, from almost 28,000 to 32,000.

The addition of around 4,500 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the Wales (0.2%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of Wales (up 0.2% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Bridgend was home to, on average, 15,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 9,700 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across Wales

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Wales, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Bridgend

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Bridgend decreased by seven hundred and fifty-one years, from 83,157 to 82,406 years.

This area had a higher average age than Neath Port Talbot (one of the most statistically similar areas to Bridgend based on ONS area classifications) (41,987 years of age) and became younger than the average local authority area across Wales (91,248 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of just under 41,000 people between the ages of 60 and 69 years, while the population between 20 and 29 years decreased by just over 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Bridgend are aged between 60 and 69 years

Percentage of usual residents in Wales, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Bridgend which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 10.2% to 12.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 6.1% of households had a married couple, compared with 8.7% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 13.0% to 13.3%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's third lowest proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The percentage of households with a married couple was higher than across Wales

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Changing relationships in Bridgend

The percentage of adults in Bridgend that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 29.5% to 42.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 17.7% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 24.7% in 2011. The percentage of single people in Bridgend increased from 25.7% to 27.4%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's third lowest proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they had divorced or broken up with a married or civil partner across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

British identity in Bridgend

The percentage of respondents in Bridgend that identify only as British increased from 9.5% to 13.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 9.3% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 13.7% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Bridgend that identify as both English and British increased from 11.2% to 12.7%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} fell faster here than in any other local authority district across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's tenth highest proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Bridgend residents' country of birth

Around 153,773 Bridgend residents documented their country of birth as Western Sahara in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,567 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

French Polynesia was the next most represented, with 153,501 Bridgend residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 98,017 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed French Polynesia as their country of birth. This group rose from 98,017 (0.7% of the local population) to 153,501 (1.0%).

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Change in work life

The percentage of employed Bridgend residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 34.8% to 41.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 5.1% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 5.9% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Bridgend residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 24.0% to 18.1%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's lowest proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The rate of employment was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in Bridgend housing

The percentage of households in Bridgend that rented privately decreased from 24.7% to 20.3% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 23.1% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 21.2% in 2011. The percentage of Bridgend households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 13.0% to 12.5%.

The proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's eighth lowest proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

Private renting was higher than across Wales

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Religion in Bridgend

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Bridgend, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Buddhist, rising 0.0 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 20.8% of respondents in Bridgend said they were Buddhist, up from 16.8% in 2011.

Across Wales, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Buddhist increased from 14.6% to 14.9%.

Around 16.1% of respondents in Bridgend said they were Hindu, down from 17.3% in 2011. About 14.5% did not state their religion, up from 10.7% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Buddhist in Bridgend remained close to 20.8%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in Wales, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Bridgend residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 23.5% to 18.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 8.7% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 11.7% in 2011. The percentage of Bridgend residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 42.7% to 43.5%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to Neath Port Talbot (the local authority area that shares the largest boundary with Bridgend) (which remained close 44.2%). Across Wales, the proportion fell from 28.4% to 25.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Bridgend remained close to 18.3%

Percentage of usual residents in Wales, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Bridgend residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 7.4% to 6.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 62.2% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 55.2% in 2011. The percentage of Bridgend residents that described their health as fair decreased from 37.4% to 30.9%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to nearby Neath Port Talbot (which remained close 17.5%). Across Wales, the proportion increased from 12.1% to 12.3%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 18.2% to 23.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 30.3% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 26.0% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 32.1% to 27.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to nearby Neath Port Talbot (which remained close 5.4%). Across Wales, the proportion fell from 24.4% to 14.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Disability in Bridgend

The percentage of Bridgend residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 37.6% to 30.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 69.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 62.4% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to nearby Neath Port Talbot (which remained close 21.8%). Across Wales, the proportion increased from 29.5% to 39.6%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

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Brighton and Hove's population increased by about 2,200 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 83,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Brighton and Hove increased by 2.7%, from just under 81,000 to 83,000.

The addition of around 2,200 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the South East (3.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Brighton and Hove was home to, on average, 70,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 48,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the South East, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Brighton and Hove

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Brighton and Hove decreased by fifteen thousand and eighty years, from 87,916 to 72,836 years.

This area had a lower average age than the South East and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just under 8,200 people aged 80 years or over, while the population under nine years decreased by almost 40,000.

About 0.0% of people in Brighton and Hove are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Brighton and Hove by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Brighton and Hove residents' country of birth

Around 158,554 Brighton and Hove residents documented their country of birth as Niger in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,144 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Åland Islands was the next most represented, with 154,032 Brighton and Hove residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 99,257 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Niger, the greatest increase was among those who listed Åland Islands as their country of birth. This group rose from 99,257 (0.7% of the local population) to 154,032 (1.0%).

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Ethnicity in Brighton and Hove

In 2021, 45.2% of Brighton and Hove residents said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 32.0% in 2011.

Across the South East, the percentage of people from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) decreased from 20.7% to 16.5%, while across England the percentage went from 35.7% to 41.4%.

Around 17.8% of people in Brighton and Hove said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 17.2% in 2011. About 16.6% said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 23.1% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 13.4% to 10.3%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) in Brighton and Hove remained close to 45.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Brighton and Hove by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Brighton and Hove residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 27.8% to 19.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 29.9% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 28.8% in 2011. The percentage of Brighton and Hove residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 13.8% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Brighton and Hove remained close to 19.1%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Brighton and Hove by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing relationships in Brighton and Hove

The percentage of single people in Brighton and Hove increased from 17.5% to 26.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 6.5% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 10.2% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Brighton and Hove that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 24.9% to 26.9%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Brighton and Hove residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 50.6% to 55.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 31.4% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 31.2% in 2011. The percentage of Brighton and Hove residents that described their health as fair decreased from 18.2% to 13.1%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Brighton and Hove residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 7.1% to 10.0% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 4.5% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 5.3% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Brighton and Hove residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 25.9% to 20.6%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children remained close to 6.9% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 5.2% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 4.8% in 2011. The percentage of households in Brighton and Hove which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 9.3% to 11.2%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 37.4% to 31.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 4.6% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 5.8% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 11.1% to 15.3%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Brighton and Hove housing

The percentage of Brighton and Hove households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 18.9% to 13.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 2.6% of households rented privately, compared with 2.8% in 2011. The percentage of Brighton and Hove households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 20.0% to 22.4%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 14.0% in 2011 to 16.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.7% to 6.6%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Brighton and Hove

The percentage of Brighton and Hove residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 45.2% to 43.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 56.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 54.8% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Brighton and Hove

The percentage of respondents in Brighton and Hove that identify only as British decreased from 8.9% to 8.0% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 3.2% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 1.8% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Brighton and Hove that identify as both English and British decreased from 23.1% to 19.0%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

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Bristol, City of's population decreased by about 900 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Bristol, City of's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Bristol, City of fell by 5.7%, from just over 16,000 to 15,000.

The loss of around 900 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the South West to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 21.6%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Bristol, City of was home to, on average, 40,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 25,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the South West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the South West, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Bristol, City of

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Bristol, City of increased by one thousand one hundred and forty years, from 3,828 to 4,968 years.

This area had the highest average age in the South West and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of just under 31,000 people between the ages of 10 and 19 years, while the population between 40 and 49 years decreased by just under 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Bristol, City of are aged between 10 and 19 years

Percentage of usual residents in Bristol, City of by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Bristol, City of residents' country of birth

Around 151,336 Bristol, City of residents documented their country of birth as Montenegro in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 94,995 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Singapore was the next most represented, with 144,160 Bristol, City of residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 99,701 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Montenegro, the greatest increase was among those who listed Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands as their country of birth. This group rose from 97,052 (0.7% of the local population) to 142,676 (0.9%).

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Changing work life

The percentage of economically inactive Bristol, City of residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 20.2% to 26.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 19.5% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 19.3% in 2011. The percentage of unemployed Bristol, City of residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 22.1% to 19.5%.

The proportion of people who were not working or actively seeking work (excluding students) {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the South West. The improvement brought health in Bristol, City of close to the regional average 7.2% in the South West described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people not working or actively seeking work was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were not working or actively seeking work across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Bristol, City of

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Bristol, City of, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they had no religion, rising 0.0 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 20.0% of respondents in Bristol, City of said they had no religion, up from 15.0% in 2011.

Across the South West, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as having no religion decreased from 20.5% to 17.4%, while across England the percentage went from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Around 17.5% of respondents in Bristol, City of said they were Sikh, up from 14.5% in 2011. About 16.9% said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, up from 12.3% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population that said they had no religion in Bristol, City of remained close to 20.0%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, South West and Bristol, City of by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Bristol, City of residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 18.0% to 13.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 38.3% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 29.9% in 2011. The percentage of Bristol, City of residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 23.0% to 17.9%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Bristol, City of remained close to 13.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Bristol, City of by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Bristol, City of residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 21.6% to 16.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 5.6% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 5.7% in 2011. The percentage of Bristol, City of residents that described their health as fair increased from 72.7% to 77.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 0.9% to 0.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 11.9% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 9.6% in 2011. The percentage of households in Bristol, City of which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 9.7% to 11.2%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the South West

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Bristol, City of

The percentage of single people in Bristol, City of decreased from 13.5% to 11.1% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 21.2% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 24.8% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Bristol, City of that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 32.9% to 33.0%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 58.1% in 2011 to 62.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 20.3% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 34.5% to 34.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 17.9% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 23.0% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 17.2% to 10.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 43.1% in 2011 to 45.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 39.8% to 40.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Bristol, City of housing

The percentage of Bristol, City of households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 13.3% to 15.4% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 15.5% of households rented privately, compared with 18.4% in 2011. The percentage of Bristol, City of households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 10.3% to 10.5%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the South West

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Bristol, City of

The percentage of Bristol, City of residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 42.3% to 44.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 55.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 57.7% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 59.3% in 2011 to 64.5% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 56.3% to 60.0%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Bristol, City of

The percentage of respondents in Bristol, City of that identify only as British decreased from 11.6% to 10.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 12.5% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 9.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Bristol, City of that identify as both English and British decreased from 21.6% to 21.0%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 1.2% in 2011 to 1.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.2% to 13.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

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Broadland's population decreased by about 9,000 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Broadland's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Broadland fell by 14.3%, from almost 63,000 to 54,000.

The loss of around 9,000 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in East of England to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 6.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Broadland was home to, on average, 58,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 37,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across East of England, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Broadland

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Broadland increased by thirty-nine thousand six hundred and thirteen years, from 81,800 to 121,413 years.

This area had a higher average age than East of England and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of about 51,000 children under the age of nine years, while the population between 60 and 69 years decreased by just over 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Broadland are aged under nine years

Percentage of usual residents in Broadland by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Broadland residents' country of birth

Around 150,871 Broadland residents documented their country of birth as Pakistan in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 95,704 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Trinidad and Tobago was the next most represented, with 147,982 Broadland residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 98,855 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Pakistan, the greatest increase was among those who listed Afghanistan as their country of birth. This group rose from 92,457 (0.7% of the local population) to 144,762 (1.0%).

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Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Broadland residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 31.9% to 19.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 17.8% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 21.6% in 2011. The percentage of Broadland residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 42.0% to 57.7%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Broadland close to the national average 13.0% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Broadland remained close to 19.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Broadland by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of unemployed Broadland residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 35.3% to 27.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 20.2% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 16.4% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Broadland residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 3.2% to 3.4%.

The proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across East of England. As a result, this area had the region’s fourth lowest proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun}.

Tendring had East of England's third lowest proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} (23.8%), while Fenland had the region's first lowest proportion (61.6%).

The rate of unemployment was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were unemployed across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Broadland which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 14.2% to 10.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 9.6% of households had a married couple, compared with 10.2% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 6.7% to 6.2%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 13.8% in 2011 to 18.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 9.9% to 6.6%.

The percentage of households with a married couple was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Broadland housing

The percentage of Broadland households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 25.9% to 18.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 19.5% of households rented privately, compared with 25.7% in 2011. The percentage of Broadland households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 0.9% to 1.2%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Broadland

The percentage of respondents in Broadland that identify only as British decreased from 27.9% to 22.6% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 9.7% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 6.3% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Broadland that identify as both English and British decreased from 5.2% to 3.7%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Broadland residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 31.2% to 26.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 57.0% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 58.1% in 2011. The percentage of Broadland residents that described their health as fair increased from 10.7% to 16.3%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Broadland

The percentage of single people in Broadland decreased from 30.8% to 25.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 36.6% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 30.2% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Broadland that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 22.5% to 26.3%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 28.3% to 27.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 13.6% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 13.1% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 23.4% to 19.0%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Broadland

The percentage of Broadland residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 58.0% to 50.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 49.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 42.0% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Broadland

In 2021, 13.7% of Broadland residents said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, up from 9.4% in 2011. The 0.0 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Across East of England, the percentage of people from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 21.3% to 17.7%, while across England the percentage went from 19.8% to 14.1%.

Around 55.1% of people in Broadland said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 58.0% in 2011. About 17.5% said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 20.7% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) increased from 10.1% to 12.0%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups in Broadland remained close to 13.7%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Broadland by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Bromley's population increased by about 6,000 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 42,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Bromley increased by 16.8%, from almost 36,000 to 42,000.

The addition of around 6,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the London (35.9%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Bromley was home to, on average, 21,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 17,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across London

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across London, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Bromley

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Bromley increased by fourteen thousand seven hundred and six years, from 66,544 to 81,250 years.

This area had a lower average age than London and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 43,000 people between the ages of 10 and 19 years, while the population between 40 and 49 years decreased by about 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Bromley are aged between 10 and 19 years

Percentage of usual residents in Bromley by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Bromley residents' country of birth

Around 151,080 Bromley residents documented their country of birth as Albania in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 95,185 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Jersey was the next most represented, with 149,049 Bromley residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 94,187 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Albania, the greatest increase was among those who listed Jersey as their country of birth. This group rose from 94,187 (0.7% of the local population) to 149,049 (1.0%).

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Changing work life

The percentage of unemployed Bromley residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 23.1% to 13.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 1.6% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 1.9% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Bromley residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 4.3% to 4.5%.

The proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across London. The improvement brought health in Bromley close to the national average 20.5% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The rate of unemployment was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were unemployed across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children increased from 12.5% to 16.4% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 11.7% of households had a legally partnered couple and no children, compared with 12.6% in 2011. The percentage of households in Bromley which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 12.0% to 13.3%.

The proportion of households with an unmarried couple and no children {adj_noun} decreased faster here than anywhere else in London. The improvement brought health in Bromley close to the regional average 1.9% in London described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across London

Percentage of households that had an unmarried couple and no children across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Bromley

In 2021, 47.2% of Bromley residents said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 37.3% in 2011.

Across London, the percentage of people from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 35.8% to 31.5%, while across England the percentage went from 4.9% to 5.6%.

Around 24.9% of people in Bromley said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 35.9% in 2011. About 13.7% said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 12.5% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups increased from 9.8% to 10.7%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from one of the White ethnic groups in Bromley remained close to 47.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Bromley by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Religion in Bromley

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Bromley, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Christian, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 31.7% of respondents in Bromley said they were Christian, up from 25.7% in 2011.

Across London, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Christian increased from 13.1% to 14.7%, while across England the percentage went from 6.3% to 7.6%.

Around 21.4% of respondents in Bromley said they were Jewish, up from 16.9% in 2011. About 19.0% said they were Muslim, up from 16.7% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Christian in Bromley remained close to 31.7%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, London and Bromley by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Bromley residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 12.2% to 11.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 2.3% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 3.3% in 2011. The percentage of Bromley residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 56.9% to 54.5%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Bromley remained close to 11.4%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Bromley by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Bromley residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 5.1% to 7.3% between the last two censuses.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 33.9% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 34.1% in 2011. The percentage of Bromley residents that described their health as fair decreased from 60.7% to 58.8%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Bromley

The percentage of single people in Bromley increased from 22.1% to 23.9% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 13.8% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 18.9% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Bromley that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 25.1% to 24.1%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 5.1% to 4.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 43.4% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 42.4% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 30.2% to 33.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Bromley housing

The percentage of Bromley households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 29.9% to 28.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 14.6% of households rented privately, compared with 18.6% in 2011. The percentage of Bromley households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 23.4% to 23.8%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across London

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Bromley

The percentage of Bromley residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 79.3% to 83.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 16.8% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 20.7% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

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Bromsgrove's population decreased by about 15,200 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Bromsgrove's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Bromsgrove fell by 18.7%, from about 81,000 to 66,000.

The loss of around 15,200 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the West Midlands to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 38.8%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Bromsgrove was home to, on average, 40,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 47,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the West Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the West Midlands, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Bromsgrove

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Bromsgrove increased by one thousand one hundred and fifteen years, from 9,346 to 10,461 years.

This area had a lower average age than the West Midlands and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 27,000 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 70 and 79 years decreased by about 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Bromsgrove are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, West Midlands and Bromsgrove by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Bromsgrove residents' country of birth

Around 149,214 Bromsgrove residents documented their country of birth as Indonesia in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 95,599 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Guatemala was the next most represented, with 145,034 Bromsgrove residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 92,971 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Indonesia, the greatest increase was among those who listed Guatemala as their country of birth. This group rose from 92,971 (0.7% of the local population) to 145,034 (0.9%).

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British identity in Bromsgrove

The percentage of respondents in Bromsgrove that identify only as British increased from 15.9% to 25.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 9.5% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 12.8% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Bromsgrove that identify as both English and British decreased from 3.9% to 3.3%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Bromsgrove close to the regional average 14.0% in the West Midlands described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of economically inactive Bromsgrove residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 11.9% to 5.8% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 2.9% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 3.1% in 2011. The percentage of unemployed Bromsgrove residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 26.6% to 32.2%.

The proportion of people who were not working or actively seeking work (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 2.2% in 2011 to 1.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 21.9% to 20.7%.

The proportion of people not working or actively seeking work was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were not working or actively seeking work across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 29.1% to 43.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 24.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 38.3% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 16.1% to 14.5%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the West Midlands. The improvement brought health in Bromsgrove close to the regional average 33.8% in the West Midlands described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Bromsgrove

In 2021, 30.1% of Bromsgrove residents said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, up from 20.5% in 2011. The 0.1 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Across the West Midlands, the percentage of people from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups increased from 21.4% to 22.7%, while across England the percentage went from 23.1% to 17.2%.

Around 30.8% of people in Bromsgrove said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 35.0% in 2011. About 20.1% said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 20.0% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) increased from 8.2% to 9.7%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups in Bromsgrove remained close to 30.1%

Percentage of usual residents in England, West Midlands and Bromsgrove by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Bromsgrove residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 26.9% to 18.9% between the last two censuses.

The percentage who reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week remained close to 11.6%, while the percentage of Bromsgrove residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care increased from 17.6% to 21.4%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 29.0% in 2011 to 23.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 8.1% to 9.6%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care in Bromsgrove remained close to 18.9%

Percentage of usual residents in England, West Midlands and Bromsgrove by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Bromsgrove which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 15.4% to 17.9% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 6.2% of households had a married couple, compared with 5.3% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 0.6% to 0.4%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 1.5% in 2011 to 2.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 9.9% to 6.6%.

The percentage of households with a married couple was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Bromsgrove

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Bromsgrove, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Muslim, rising 0.0 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 19.0% of respondents in Bromsgrove said they were Muslim, up from 16.2% in 2011.

Across the West Midlands, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Muslim increased from 12.1% to 13.9%, while across England the percentage went from 0.2% to 0.3%.

Around 19.7% of respondents in Bromsgrove said they were Hindu, up from 19.7% in 2011. About 14.6% said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, up from 14.3% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Muslim in Bromsgrove remained close to 19.0%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, West Midlands and Bromsgrove by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Bromsgrove residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 34.4% to 42.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 28.8% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 34.4% in 2011. The percentage of Bromsgrove residents that described their health as fair decreased from 31.2% to 29.1%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 45.7% in 2011 to 48.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.0% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Bromsgrove

The percentage of single people in Bromsgrove decreased from 23.3% to 20.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 12.7% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 10.5% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Bromsgrove that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 12.3% to 11.3%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 28.6% in 2011 to 21.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 20.3% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Bromsgrove housing

The percentage of Bromsgrove households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 3.0% to 5.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 27.8% of households rented privately, compared with 30.9% in 2011. The percentage of Bromsgrove households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 26.3% to 23.2%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

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Broxbourne's population decreased by about 10,700 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Broxbourne's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Broxbourne fell by 28.0%, from just over 38,000 to 28,000.

The loss of around 10,700 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in East of England to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 6.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Broxbourne was home to, on average, 60,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 70,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Broxbourne, East of England and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Broxbourne

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Broxbourne increased by forty-two thousand four hundred and three years, from 96,686 to 139,089 years.

This area had the second-lowest average age in East of England and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 29,000 people between the ages of 30 and 39 years, while the population between 20 and 29 years decreased by almost 40,000.

About 0.0% of people in Broxbourne are aged between 30 and 39 years

Percentage of usual residents in Broxbourne by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Broxbourne residents' country of birth

Around 149,658 Broxbourne residents documented their country of birth as Chad in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 95,641 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Nauru was the next most represented, with 143,470 Broxbourne residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 95,287 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Chad, the greatest increase was among those who listed Russia as their country of birth. This group rose from 85,325 (0.6% of the local population) to 134,892 (0.9%).

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Students in Broxbourne

The percentage of Broxbourne residents that were studying (and not employed or seeking work) increased from 23.0% to 29.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 23.2% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed students, compared with 23.9% in 2011. The percentage of Broxbourne residents that were studying and unemployed but seeking work decreased from 9.5% to 6.0%.

The proportion of students (including only those not employed or seeking work) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 12.9% in 2011 to 14.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 12.9% to 15.4%.

The percentage of economically inactive students was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were in education across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Broxbourne residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 38.8% to 48.2% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 34.6% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 35.4% in 2011. The percentage of Broxbourne residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care decreased from 24.5% to 15.6%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 36.0% in 2011 to 30.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 8.1% to 9.6%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care in Broxbourne remained close to 48.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Broxbourne by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Broxbourne which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 11.4% to 14.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 1.4% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 1.1% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children increased from 11.1% to 12.3%.

The proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 15.5% in 2011 to 15.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 1.7% to 1.1%.

The percentage of households with a married couple was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a married couple across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Broxbourne residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 23.3% to 17.6% between the last two censuses.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 78.1% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 71.4% in 2011. The percentage of Broxbourne residents that described their health as fair decreased from 5.2% to 4.4%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Broxbourne

The percentage of single people in Broxbourne increased from 28.2% to 29.0% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 3.3% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 5.1% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Broxbourne that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 14.1% to 8.3%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 62.2% to 59.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 3.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 1.7% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 8.9% to 10.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Broxbourne housing

The percentage of Broxbourne households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 10.2% to 6.2% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 9.9% of households rented privately, compared with 9.5% in 2011. The percentage of Broxbourne households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 9.0% to 10.9%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Broxbourne

The percentage of Broxbourne residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 55.1% to 59.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 40.6% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 44.9% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Broxbourne

The percentage of respondents in Broxbourne that identify only as British increased from 3.8% to 4.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 6.8% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 11.5% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Broxbourne that identify as both English and British decreased from 24.2% to 23.5%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Broxbourne

In 2021, 33.1% of Broxbourne residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), up from 27.7% in 2011. The 0.1 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Across East of England, the percentage of people from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) decreased from 16.6% to 11.7%, while across England the percentage went from 16.5% to 21.7%.

Around 34.2% of people in Broxbourne said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 39.2% in 2011. About 14.8% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 14.2% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups decreased from 11.8% to 10.2%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Broxbourne remained close to 33.1%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Broxbourne by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Broxtowe's population decreased by about 7,700 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Broxtowe's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Broxtowe fell by 27.3%, from just over 28,000 to 20,000.

The loss of around 7,700 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the East Midlands to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 31.1%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Broxtowe was home to, on average, 40,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 54,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the East Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Broxtowe, the East Midlands and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger Broxtowe

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Broxtowe decreased by nine thousand four hundred and thirty-eight years, from 27,690 to 18,252 years.

This area had a lower average age than the East Midlands and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of just under 45,000 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 60 and 69 years decreased by just under 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Broxtowe are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in Broxtowe by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of unemployed Broxtowe residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 28.4% to 41.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 16.1% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 26.9% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Broxtowe residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 10.0% to 8.2%.

The proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell faster here than in any other local authority district across England. The improvement brought health in Broxtowe close to the regional average 35.6% in the East Midlands described their health as good in 2021).

The rate of unemployment was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were unemployed across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Broxtowe residents' country of birth

Around 151,520 Broxtowe residents documented their country of birth as Christmas Island in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,423 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Zimbabwe was the next most represented, with 144,104 Broxtowe residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 91,935 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Zimbabwe as their country of birth. This group rose from 91,935 (0.6% of the local population) to 144,104 (0.9%).

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Changing relationships in Broxtowe

The percentage of adults in Broxtowe that were married decreased from 61.4% to 50.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 5.6% of people aged 16 and over said they were single, compared with 5.4% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Broxtowe that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 2.8% to 4.8%.

The proportion of married people {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. As a result, this area had the country's sixth lowest proportion of married people {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of married people was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were married across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care

The percentage of Broxtowe residents that provided between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 19.3% to 29.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 7.3% of reported providing at least 50 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 5.2% in 2011. The percentage of Broxtowe residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care decreased from 58.5% to 52.8%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 33.6% in 2011 to 38.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 32.4% to 38.8%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care in Broxtowe remained close to 29.0%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Broxtowe by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Ethnicity in Broxtowe

In 2021, 56.7% of Broxtowe residents said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 48.9% in 2011.

Across the East Midlands, the percentage of people from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 24.0% to 17.7%, while across England the percentage went from 19.8% to 14.1%.

Around 26.0% of people in Broxtowe said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 28.8% in 2011. About 12.1% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 12.5% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) decreased from 8.1% to 4.3%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups in Broxtowe remained close to 56.7%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Broxtowe by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Broxtowe residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 13.0% to 11.8% between the last two censuses.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 53.8% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 56.2% in 2011. The percentage of Broxtowe residents that described their health as fair increased from 30.8% to 34.5%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 11.4% to 14.6% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 2.9% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 5.8% in 2011. The percentage of households in Broxtowe which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 4.6% to 2.8%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 15.9% to 12.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 7.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 7.8% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 53.8% to 55.9%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Broxtowe housing

The percentage of Broxtowe households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 20.6% to 21.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 8.2% of households rented privately, compared with 13.7% in 2011. The percentage of Broxtowe households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 26.6% to 24.7%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Broxtowe

The percentage of Broxtowe residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 41.9% to 35.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 64.8% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 58.1% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Broxtowe

The percentage of respondents in Broxtowe that identify only as British decreased from 23.2% to 20.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 21.7% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 23.9% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Broxtowe that identify as both English and British decreased from 0.4% to 0.3%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

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Buckinghamshire's population increased by about 1,700 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 50,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Buckinghamshire increased by 3.6%, from almost 49,000 to 50,000.

The addition of around 1,700 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the South East (3.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Buckinghamshire was home to, on average, 80,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 52,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the South East, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Buckinghamshire

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Buckinghamshire decreased by three thousand seven hundred and fifty-five years, from 93,276 to 89,521 years.

This area had a lower average age than the South East and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 25,000 people between the ages of 60 and 69 years, while the population between 20 and 29 years decreased by about 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Buckinghamshire are aged between 60 and 69 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Buckinghamshire by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Buckinghamshire residents' country of birth

Around 146,695 Buckinghamshire residents documented their country of birth as Tanzania in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,543 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Mali was the next most represented, with 143,177 Buckinghamshire residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 98,509 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Serbia and Montenegro (Not otherwise specified) as their country of birth. This group rose from 83,209 (0.6% of the local population) to 133,028 (0.9%).

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Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census increased from 26.2% to 37.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 30.6% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 31.1% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 9.1% to 9.8%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 21.2% in 2011 to 12.5% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 13.3% to 13.6%.

Long hour working was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Buckinghamshire residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 24.4% to 25.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 32.3% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 32.5% in 2011. The percentage of Buckinghamshire residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 23.0% to 17.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Buckinghamshire remained close to 25.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Buckinghamshire by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Buckinghamshire residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 37.3% to 28.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 16.0% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 18.3% in 2011. The percentage of Buckinghamshire residents that described their health as fair increased from 44.4% to 56.0%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Buckinghamshire residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 8.6% to 10.4% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 9.4% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 11.6% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Buckinghamshire residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 17.2% to 19.1%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 10.9% to 11.0% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 9.7% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 8.0% in 2011. The percentage of households in Buckinghamshire which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 14.6% to 13.8%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Buckinghamshire

The percentage of single people in Buckinghamshire decreased from 29.0% to 27.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 13.7% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 12.8% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Buckinghamshire that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 7.4% to 8.5%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Buckinghamshire housing

The percentage of Buckinghamshire households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 25.3% to 22.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 19.9% of households rented privately, compared with 16.1% in 2011. The percentage of Buckinghamshire households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 6.0% to 3.9%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Buckinghamshire

The percentage of Buckinghamshire residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 91.8% to 95.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 4.6% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 8.2% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Buckinghamshire

The percentage of respondents in Buckinghamshire that identify only as British decreased from 18.7% to 13.0% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 7.4% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 7.0% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Buckinghamshire that identify as both English and British increased from 8.7% to 12.9%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Buckinghamshire

In 2021, 27.9% of Buckinghamshire residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), up from 20.6% in 2011. The 0.1 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Around 34.1% of people in Buckinghamshire said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 30.8% in 2011. About 21.9% said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 24.6% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 20.9% to 14.0%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Buckinghamshire remained close to 27.9%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Buckinghamshire by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Burnley's population increased by about 11,300 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 63,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Burnley increased by 21.8%, from just under 52,000 to 63,000.

The addition of around 11,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the North West (45.9%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Burnley was home to, on average, 38,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 25,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the North West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Burnley, the North West and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Burnley

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Burnley increased by five thousand and eighty-seven years, from 12,408 to 17,495 years.

This area had a lower average age than the North West and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of almost 16,000 people between the ages of 70 and 79 years, while the population between 20 and 29 years decreased by almost 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Burnley are aged between 70 and 79 years

Percentage of usual residents in Burnley by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Burnley residents' country of birth

Around 150,676 Burnley residents documented their country of birth as Myanmar (Burma) in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,879 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Middle East (Not otherwise specified) was the next most represented, with 150,588 Burnley residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 97,580 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Middle East (Not otherwise specified) as their country of birth. This group rose from 97,580 (0.7% of the local population) to 150,588 (1.0%).

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Change in Burnley housing

The percentage of households in Burnley that rented privately increased from 24.1% to 35.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 15.9% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 21.0% in 2011. The percentage of Burnley households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 2.9% to 2.2%.

The proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Burnley close to the regional average 13.1% in the North West described their health as good in 2021).

Private renting was higher than across the North West

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Burnley residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 18.9% to 10.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 22.4% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 22.2% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Burnley residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 26.1% to 28.4%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across the North West. The improvement brought health in Burnley close to the national average 0.5% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The rate of employment was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 10.5% to 15.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 6.2% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 6.9% in 2011. The percentage of households in Burnley which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 11.6% to 10.3%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the North West

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Burnley

The percentage of Burnley residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 31.6% to 42.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 57.1% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 68.4% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Burnley

In 2021, 39.1% of Burnley residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 33.2% in 2011.

Around 36.3% of people in Burnley said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 33.6% in 2011. About 15.8% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 19.6% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 7.0% to 5.5%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Burnley remained close to 39.1%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Burnley by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Burnley residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 24.0% to 22.1% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 20.8% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 23.6% in 2011. The percentage of Burnley residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 34.1% to 37.7%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Burnley remained close to 22.1%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Burnley by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Burnley residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 35.0% to 41.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 19.8% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 27.9% in 2011. The percentage of Burnley residents that described their health as fair increased from 37.1% to 39.0%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Burnley

The percentage of single people in Burnley increased from 34.6% to 37.4% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 21.4% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 17.4% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Burnley that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 12.9% to 13.3%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 36.7% to 41.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 13.8% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 12.4% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 14.6% to 10.7%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Burnley

The percentage of respondents in Burnley that identify only as British decreased from 13.0% to 11.5% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 34.2% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 33.3% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Burnley that identify as both English and British decreased from 1.1% to 1.0%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 5.2% in 2011 to 4.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.2% to 13.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

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Bury's population increased by about 16,100 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 50,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Bury increased by 41.1%, from about 39,000 to 55,000.

The addition of around 16,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the North West (45.9%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Bury was home to, on average, 25,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 40,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the North West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Bury, the North West and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Bury

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Bury increased by seven thousand and eighty-five years, from 38,125 to 45,210 years.

This area had a higher average age than the North West and became younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of just under 49,000 people between the ages of 40 and 49 years, while the population between 60 and 69 years decreased by just over 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Bury are aged between 40 and 49 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Bury by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Bury residents' country of birth

Around 147,831 Bury residents documented their country of birth as Sri Lanka in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 96,962 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Finland was the next most represented, with 145,308 Bury residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 99,716 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.8% of the local population.

After Sri Lanka, the greatest increase was among those who listed North America (Not otherwise specified) as their country of birth. This group rose from 90,298 (0.7% of the local population) to 138,371 (0.9%).

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Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Bury which comprised a married couple (with or without children) decreased from 12.1% to 7.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 1.6% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 1.7% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children increased from 2.3% to 3.2%.

The proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across the North West. The improvement brought health in Bury close to the national average 1.1% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a married couple was higher than across the North West

Percentage of households that had a married couple across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 43.1% to 53.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 29.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 33.1% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 16.9% to 10.8%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Bury

The percentage of Bury residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 59.1% to 73.5% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 26.5% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 40.9% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in Bury

The percentage of respondents in Bury that do not identify with any UK nationality decreased from 23.1% to 15.0% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 6.1% of residents did identify with a UK and non-UK nationality, compared with 4.7% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Bury that identify only as British decreased from 4.8% to 4.5%.

The proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 2.8% in 2011 to 2.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 6.6% to 7.0%.

The proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that do not identify with any UK nationality across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Bury

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Bury, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Christian, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 30.1% of respondents in Bury said they were Christian, up from 22.1% in 2011.

Across the North West, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Christian increased from 0.8% to 1.0%, while across England the percentage went from 6.3% to 7.6%.

Around 17.1% of respondents in Bury said they were Jewish, down from 17.7% in 2011. About 15.4% said they were Sikh, down from 19.4% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Christian in Bury remained close to 30.1%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, North West and Bury by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing relationships in Bury

The percentage of single people in Bury decreased from 14.5% to 7.8% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 38.7% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 32.8% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Bury that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 22.5% to 19.6%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 23.8% in 2011 to 24.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 20.3% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Bury residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 32.4% to 36.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 16.3% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 26.1% in 2011. The percentage of Bury residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 26.0% to 27.5%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Bury remained close to 36.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Bury by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Bury residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 27.6% to 31.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 38.4% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 37.6% in 2011. The percentage of Bury residents that described their health as fair decreased from 34.9% to 29.7%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Bury residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 3.6% to 2.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 19.2% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 22.6% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Bury residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 19.1% to 23.2%.

The rate of employment was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Bury housing

The percentage of Bury households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 27.0% to 29.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 1.2% of households rented privately, compared with 1.3% in 2011. The percentage of Bury households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 14.4% to 13.9%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the North West

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

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Caerphilly's population decreased by about 1,300 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Caerphilly's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Caerphilly fell by 1.7%, from almost 77,000 to 75,000.

The loss of around 1,300 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in Wales to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 0.2%, while the poplation of Wales increased by 0.2%.

In 2021, Caerphilly was home to, on average, 70,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land.

Population density was similar to the average across Wales

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Wales, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Caerphilly

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Caerphilly increased by twelve thousand one hundred and forty-five years, from 92,535 to 104,680 years.

This area had a higher average age than Torfaen (one of the most statistically similar areas to Caerphilly based on ONS area classifications) (531 years of age) and remained older than the average local authority area across Wales (91,248 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just under 33,000 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 30 and 39 years decreased by just over 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Caerphilly are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in Wales, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Caerphilly residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 42.8% to 50.4% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 24.6% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 39.1% in 2011. The percentage of Caerphilly residents that described their health as fair increased from 18.1% to 24.9%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's fourth lowest proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Students in Caerphilly

The percentage of Caerphilly residents that were studying (and not employed or seeking work) decreased from 23.0% to 17.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 5.7% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed students, compared with 5.0% in 2011. The percentage of Caerphilly residents that were studying and unemployed but seeking work decreased from 29.2% to 22.2%.

The proportion of students (including only those not employed or seeking work) {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's tenth highest proportion of students (including only those not employed or seeking work) {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The percentage of economically inactive students was lower than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were in education across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

National identity in Caerphilly

The percentage of respondents in Caerphilly that identify as both English and British decreased from 28.8% to 20.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 4.7% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 3.8% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Caerphilly that identify only as British increased from 19.0% to 19.5%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English {adj_noun} grew faster here than in any other local authority district across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's third lowest proportion of people who identify as British and English {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that identify as English and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Caerphilly residents' country of birth

Around 154,302 Caerphilly residents documented their country of birth as Bouvet Island in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,576 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

United Kingdom (Not otherwise specified) was the next most represented, with 146,619 Caerphilly residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 97,911 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Bouvet Island, the greatest increase was among those who listed United Kingdom (Not otherwise specified) as their country of birth. This group rose from 97,911 (0.7% of the local population) to 146,619 (0.9%).

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Religion in Caerphilly

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Caerphilly, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Christian, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 22.1% of respondents in Caerphilly said they were Christian, up from 15.0% in 2011.

Across Wales, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Christian increased from 3.6% to 4.7%.

Around 15.7% of respondents in Caerphilly said they had no religion, down from 16.4% in 2011. About 13.3% said they were Muslim, down from 14.4% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Christian in Caerphilly remained close to 22.1%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in Wales, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care

The percentage of Caerphilly residents that provided between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 32.7% to 27.5% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 58.2% of reported providing at least 50 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 53.6% in 2011. The percentage of Caerphilly residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care increased from 5.8% to 8.9%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's ninth lowest proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care in Caerphilly remained close to 27.5%

Percentage of usual residents in Wales, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in Caerphilly housing

The percentage of households in Caerphilly that rented privately increased from 27.3% to 30.1% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 3.1% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 3.9% in 2011. The percentage of Caerphilly households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 2.9% to 3.5%.

The proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's fourth lowest proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

Private renting was higher than across Wales

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Disability in Caerphilly

The percentage of Caerphilly residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 34.9% to 40.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 59.2% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 65.1% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's tenth highest proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 10.9% to 9.4% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 1.9% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 2.1% in 2011. The percentage of households in Caerphilly which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 3.9% to 3.3%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to Blaenau Gwent (the local authority area that shares the largest boundary with Caerphilly) (which remained close 11.1%). Across Wales, the proportion increased from 9.7% to 16.0%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across Wales

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Changing relationships in Caerphilly

The percentage of single people in Caerphilly decreased from 12.0% to 11.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 5.3% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 4.8% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Caerphilly that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 32.7% to 32.2%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to nearby Blaenau Gwent (which remained close 36.2%). Across Wales, the proportion fell from 20.8% to 14.1%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 30.1% to 28.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 20.5% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 19.3% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 16.1% to 16.9%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to nearby Blaenau Gwent (which remained close 41.3%). Across Wales, the proportion fell from 24.4% to 14.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

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Calderdale's population decreased by about 3,100 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Calderdale's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Calderdale fell by 22.5%, from just under 14,000 to 11,000.

The loss of around 3,100 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in Yorkshire and The Humber to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 40.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Calderdale was home to, on average, 85,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 62,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to Yorkshire and The Humber

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger Calderdale

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Calderdale decreased by eight thousand five hundred and sixty-one years, from 94,367 to 85,806 years.

This area had a lower average age than Yorkshire and The Humber and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 22,000 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 20 and 29 years decreased by just under 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Calderdale are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and Calderdale by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Calderdale residents' country of birth

Around 156,364 Calderdale residents documented their country of birth as Czechia in the latest census. This represents about 1.1% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,233 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.8% of the local population.

Liechtenstein was the next most represented, with 149,469 Calderdale residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 97,075 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Czechia, the greatest increase was among those who listed Lithuania as their country of birth. This group rose from 95,383 (0.7% of the local population) to 149,363 (1.0%).

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Religion in Calderdale

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Calderdale, the largest percentage point increase was among those who did not state their religion, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 34.4% of respondents in Calderdale did not state their religion, up from 27.4% in 2011.

Across Yorkshire and The Humber, the percentage of respondents who did not disclose their religious affiliation decreased from 8.9% to 7.8%, while across England the percentage went from 18.5% to 26.0%.

Around 13.7% of respondents in Calderdale said they were Christian, down from 16.9% in 2011. About 12.7% said they were Hindu, up from 10.9% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The percentage of the popultion that did not state their religion in Calderdale remained close to 34.4%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and Calderdale by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Calderdale residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 41.1% to 48.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 5.2% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 6.9% in 2011. The percentage of Calderdale residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care decreased from 17.2% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across Yorkshire and The Humber. As a result, this area had the region’s lowest proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun}.

North East Lincolnshire had Yorkshire and The Humber's third lowest proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} (34.7%), while Kirklees had the region's second lowest proportion (45.4%).

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care in Calderdale remained close to 48.0%

Percentage of usual residents in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and Calderdale by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of economically inactive Calderdale residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 25.7% to 20.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 9.0% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 6.3% in 2011. The percentage of unemployed Calderdale residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 8.2% to 10.4%.

The proportion of people who were not working or actively seeking work (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased faster here than anywhere else in Yorkshire and The Humber. As a result, this area had the region’s eighth lowest proportion of people who were not working or actively seeking work (excluding students) {adj_noun}.

Kingston upon Hull, City of had Yorkshire and The Humber's second lowest proportion of people who were not working or actively seeking work (excluding students) {adj_noun} (32.3%), while Leeds had the region's first lowest proportion (45.3%).

The proportion of people not working or actively seeking work was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were not working or actively seeking work across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Calderdale housing

The percentage of households in Calderdale that rented privately increased from 28.2% to 36.5% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 1.7% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 2.9% in 2011. The percentage of Calderdale households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 7.8% to 8.3%.

The proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across Yorkshire and The Humber. As a result, this area had the region’s lowest proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun}.

Bradford had Yorkshire and The Humber's second lowest proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} (27.8%), while Doncaster had the region's first lowest proportion (35.9%).

Private renting was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in Calderdale

The percentage of respondents in Calderdale that identify as both Welsh and British decreased from 15.8% to 10.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 8.6% of residents identified as Welsh (and no other nationality), compared with 11.7% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Calderdale that identify only as British decreased from 11.6% to 8.7%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun} increased faster here than anywhere else in Yorkshire and The Humber. The improvement brought health in Calderdale close to the national average 10.4% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents that identify as Welsh and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Calderdale

In 2021, 34.4% of Calderdale residents said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 23.9% in 2011.

Across Yorkshire and The Humber, the percentage of people from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) increased from 16.3% to 19.4%, while across England the percentage went from 35.7% to 41.4%.

Around 18.1% of people in Calderdale said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 17.1% in 2011. About 16.9% said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 24.2% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from one of the White ethnic groups increased from 14.8% to 16.8%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) in Calderdale remained close to 34.4%

Percentage of usual residents in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and Calderdale by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Calderdale residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 3.1% to 2.9% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 37.9% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 41.1% in 2011. The percentage of Calderdale residents that described their health as fair increased from 55.7% to 59.2%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 26.6% in 2011 to 21.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.0% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 5.4% to 5.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 11.5% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 8.9% in 2011. The percentage of households in Calderdale which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 8.5% to 7.4%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Calderdale

The percentage of single people in Calderdale decreased from 31.4% to 25.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 4.7% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 3.3% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Calderdale that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 31.2% to 37.8%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 0.7% to 0.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 56.8% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 52.4% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 38.6% to 36.3%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 25.1% in 2011 to 33.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 39.8% to 40.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

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Cambridge's population decreased by about 4,700 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Cambridge's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Cambridge fell by 7.3%, from just under 65,000 to 60,000.

The loss of around 4,700 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in East of England to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 6.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Cambridge was home to, on average, 55,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 48,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across East of England, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Cambridge

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Cambridge increased by three thousand two hundred and fifty-five years, from 7,722 to 10,977 years.

This area had a lower average age than East of England and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of just under 43,000 people between the ages of 50 and 59 years, while the population over the age of 80 years decreased by just over 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Cambridge are aged between 50 and 59 years

Percentage of usual residents in Cambridge by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of economically inactive Cambridge residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 27.6% to 42.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 11.5% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 15.1% in 2011. The percentage of unemployed Cambridge residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 10.1% to 7.1%.

The proportion of people who were not working or actively seeking work (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell faster here than in any other local authority district across England. The improvement brought health in Cambridge close to the regional average 24.5% in East of England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people not working or actively seeking work was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were not working or actively seeking work across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Cambridge residents' country of birth

Around 157,562 Cambridge residents documented their country of birth as Norfolk Island in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,823 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Sudan was the next most represented, with 151,728 Cambridge residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 95,573 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Norfolk Island, the greatest increase was among those who listed Sudan as their country of birth. This group rose from 95,573 (0.7% of the local population) to 151,728 (1.0%).

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Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Cambridge, which comprised a single parent, increased from 13.4% to 17.8% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 3.3% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 2.8% in 2011. The percentage of households in Cambridge which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 5.7% to 6.0%.

The proportion of single-parent households {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 6.5% in 2011 to 4.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 4.6% to 6.3%.

The percentage of households with a single-parent was higher than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a single parent across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Cambridge

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Cambridge, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Sikh, rising 0.0 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 14.5% of respondents in Cambridge said they were Sikh, up from 10.1% in 2011.

Across East of England, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Sikh decreased from 3.1% to 1.8%, while across England the percentage went from 1.5% to 1.8%.

Around 16.7% of respondents in Cambridge said they had no religion, down from 17.7% in 2011. About 15.5% said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, down from 16.2% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Sikh in Cambridge remained close to 14.5%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, East of England and Cambridge by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Cambridge residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 37.8% to 39.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 33.7% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 37.4% in 2011. The percentage of Cambridge residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 16.9% to 17.7%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Cambridge remained close to 39.8%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Cambridge by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Cambridge residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 31.9% to 46.0% between the last two censuses.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 30.6% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 36.4% in 2011. The percentage of Cambridge residents that described their health as fair decreased from 31.7% to 23.3%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Cambridge

The percentage of single people in Cambridge increased from 21.6% to 23.6% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 22.0% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 18.2% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Cambridge that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 15.1% to 11.1%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 23.0% to 25.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 37.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 32.5% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 27.0% to 28.2%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Cambridge housing

The percentage of Cambridge households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 27.6% to 31.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 11.7% of households rented privately, compared with 17.3% in 2011. The percentage of Cambridge households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 20.2% to 21.6%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Cambridge

The percentage of Cambridge residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 61.4% to 61.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 38.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 38.6% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Cambridge

The percentage of respondents in Cambridge that identify only as British decreased from 14.8% to 12.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 16.1% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 16.3% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Cambridge that identify as both English and British decreased from 22.7% to 20.5%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

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Camden's population decreased by about 600 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Camden's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Camden fell by 19.4%, from almost 3,100 to 2,500.

The loss of around 600 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in London to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 35.9%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Camden was home to, on average, 28,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 32,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across London

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across London, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Camden

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Camden increased by six thousand five hundred and fifty-four years, from 49,707 to 56,261 years.

This area had a lower average age than London and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 34,000 children under the age of nine years, while the population between 40 and 49 years decreased by almost 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Camden are aged under nine years

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Camden by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Camden residents' country of birth

Around 158,084 Camden residents documented their country of birth as China in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,374 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Jordan was the next most represented, with 154,553 Camden residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 99,478 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After China, the greatest increase was among those who listed Jordan as their country of birth. This group rose from 99,478 (0.7% of the local population) to 154,553 (1.0%).

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Changing work life

The percentage of economically inactive Camden residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 38.9% to 49.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 0.7% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 1.2% in 2011. The percentage of unemployed Camden residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 0.5% to 0.3%.

The proportion of people who were not working or actively seeking work (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 9.8% in 2011 to 11.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 21.9% to 20.7%.

The proportion of people not working or actively seeking work was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were not working or actively seeking work across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 9.3% to 5.8% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 2.3% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 1.6% in 2011. The percentage of households in Camden which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 5.8% to 7.4%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across London

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Camden

The percentage of single people in Camden decreased from 25.2% to 18.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 14.3% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 16.7% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Camden that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 17.1% to 12.4%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census increased from 24.6% to 38.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 27.1% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 32.2% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 21.5% to 18.2%.

Long hour working was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Camden

The percentage of Camden residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 37.5% to 25.0% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 75.0% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 62.5% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Welsh identity in Camden

The percentage of respondents in Camden that identify only as Welsh increased from 30.9% to 36.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 8.7% of residents described themselves as both Welsh and British, compared with 12.8% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Camden that identify only as British decreased from 13.3% to 9.6%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across London. As a result, this area had Greater London's lowest proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun}.

Bexley had London's third lowest proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} (19.0%), while Barking and Dagenham had the region's second lowest proportion (26.1%).

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only Welsh across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Camden residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 27.5% to 32.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 18.9% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 23.4% in 2011. The percentage of Camden residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 18.9% to 23.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Camden remained close to 32.7%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Camden by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Camden residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 39.6% to 36.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 18.4% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 17.5% in 2011. The percentage of Camden residents that described their health as fair increased from 42.8% to 44.7%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Camden housing

The percentage of Camden households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 4.1% to 2.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 18.5% of households rented privately, compared with 17.9% in 2011. The percentage of Camden households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 16.0% to 16.9%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across London

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Camden

In 2021, 32.7% of Camden residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 28.8% in 2011.

Across London, the percentage of people from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) increased from 9.1% to 10.4%, while across England the percentage went from 16.5% to 21.7%.

Around 32.4% of people in Camden said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 29.5% in 2011. About 13.9% said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 18.4% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) decreased from 12.1% to 10.9%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Camden remained close to 32.7%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Camden by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Cannock Chase's population increased by about 1,700 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 17,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Cannock Chase increased by 10.8%, from almost 16,000 to 17,000.

The addition of around 1,700 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the West Midlands (38.8%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Cannock Chase was home to, on average, 41,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 67,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the West Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the West Midlands, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Cannock Chase

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Cannock Chase increased by twenty-four thousand five hundred and three years, from 91,649 to 116,152 years.

This area had a higher average age than the West Midlands and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 25,000 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 60 and 69 years decreased by almost 3,000.

About 0.0% of people in Cannock Chase are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in Cannock Chase by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Cannock Chase residents' country of birth

Around 150,732 Cannock Chase residents documented their country of birth as Bosnia and Herzegovina in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,095 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Myanmar (Burma) was the next most represented, with 143,702 Cannock Chase residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 93,914 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Bosnia and Herzegovina, the greatest increase was among those who listed Myanmar (Burma) as their country of birth. This group rose from 93,914 (0.7% of the local population) to 143,702 (1.0%).

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Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 4.4% to 5.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 4.2% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 6.3% in 2011. The percentage of households in Cannock Chase which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 4.5% to 3.5%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the West Midlands. The improvement brought health in Cannock Chase close to the regional average 13.1% in the West Midlands described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Cannock Chase

In 2021, 34.5% of Cannock Chase residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 27.7% in 2011.

Across the West Midlands, the percentage of people from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) decreased from 18.6% to 17.9%, while across England the percentage went from 16.5% to 21.7%.

Around 27.1% of people in Cannock Chase said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 25.8% in 2011. About 26.2% said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 25.1% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups decreased from 19.2% to 9.8%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Cannock Chase remained close to 34.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, West Midlands and Cannock Chase by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Students in Cannock Chase

The percentage of Cannock Chase residents that were studying (and not employed or seeking work) increased from 20.4% to 26.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 17.2% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed students, compared with 17.5% in 2011. The percentage of Cannock Chase residents that were studying and unemployed but seeking work increased from 5.8% to 6.9%.

The percentage of economically inactive students was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were in education across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Cannock Chase

The percentage of adults in Cannock Chase that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 16.9% to 20.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 50.5% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 50.0% in 2011. The percentage of single people in Cannock Chase decreased from 28.7% to 25.6%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 18.2% in 2011 to 20.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 13.6% to 15.9%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they had divorced or broken up with a married or civil partner across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Cannock Chase residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 39.4% to 45.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 33.0% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 37.1% in 2011. The percentage of Cannock Chase residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 4.0% to 4.3%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 17.9% in 2011 to 18.5% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.9% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Cannock Chase remained close to 45.1%

Percentage of usual residents in England, West Midlands and Cannock Chase by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Cannock Chase residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 10.8% to 14.4% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 63.5% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 66.8% in 2011. The percentage of Cannock Chase residents that described their health as fair decreased from 22.4% to 22.1%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 3.3% to 2.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 43.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 35.3% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 6.6% to 6.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 27.5% in 2011 to 33.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 39.8% to 40.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Cannock Chase housing

The percentage of Cannock Chase households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 5.0% to 4.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 37.0% of households rented privately, compared with 32.1% in 2011. The percentage of Cannock Chase households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 22.2% to 20.8%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 22.0% in 2011 to 23.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.7% to 6.6%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Cannock Chase

The percentage of Cannock Chase residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 69.3% to 82.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 17.3% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 30.7% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 14.0% in 2011 to 16.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 56.3% to 60.0%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Cannock Chase

The percentage of respondents in Cannock Chase that identify only as British decreased from 23.7% to 20.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 2.4% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 2.9% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Cannock Chase that identify as both English and British decreased from 4.4% to 2.4%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 11.9% in 2011 to 14.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.2% to 13.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

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Canterbury's population increased by about 24,000 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 77,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Canterbury increased by 45.3%, from almost 53,000 to 77,000.

The addition of around 24,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the South East (3.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Canterbury was home to, on average, 28,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 21,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Canterbury, the South East and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger Canterbury

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Canterbury decreased by one thousand four hundred and twenty years, from 96,297 to 94,877 years.

This area had a slightly lower average age than the South East and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just under 20,000 people between the ages of 70 and 79 years, while the population between 20 and 29 years decreased by just under 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Canterbury are aged between 70 and 79 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Canterbury by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Canterbury residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 51.6% to 69.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 15.5% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 29.3% in 2011. The percentage of Canterbury residents that described their health as fair decreased from 19.0% to 15.0%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Canterbury close to the regional average 56.3% in the South East described their health as good in 2021).

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Canterbury

The percentage of Canterbury residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 69.8% to 51.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 48.3% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 30.2% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Canterbury close to the national average 60.0% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Canterbury residents' country of birth

Around 150,080 Canterbury residents documented their country of birth as Moldova in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 93,830 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Qatar was the next most represented, with 148,254 Canterbury residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 95,439 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Moldova, the greatest increase was among those who listed Niger as their country of birth. This group rose from 90,901 (0.6% of the local population) to 143,777 (0.9%).

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Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Canterbury residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 36.4% to 27.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 25.9% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 21.7% in 2011. The percentage of Canterbury residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 25.0% to 28.7%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Canterbury remained close to 27.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Canterbury by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 12.8% to 16.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 4.8% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 5.0% in 2011. The percentage of households in Canterbury which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 12.2% to 12.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 33.2% to 45.9% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 13.7% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 19.2% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 23.7% to 24.2%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the South East. The improvement brought health in Canterbury close to the regional average 22.8% in the South East described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Canterbury residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 2.5% to 3.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 34.1% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 29.6% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Canterbury residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 13.9% to 16.8%.

The rate of employment was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Canterbury

The percentage of single people in Canterbury increased from 12.7% to 15.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 16.6% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 12.7% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Canterbury that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 43.7% to 36.0%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Canterbury housing

The percentage of Canterbury households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 26.8% to 27.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 29.7% of households rented privately, compared with 25.3% in 2011. The percentage of Canterbury households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 18.3% to 14.6%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Canterbury

The percentage of respondents in Canterbury that identify only as British decreased from 2.9% to 1.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 1.6% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 2.3% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Canterbury that identify as both English and British decreased from 9.0% to 6.5%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Canterbury

In 2021, 33.3% of Canterbury residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 24.9% in 2011.

Around 26.5% of people in Canterbury said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 31.2% in 2011. About 22.0% said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 24.4% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 15.3% to 11.9%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Canterbury remained close to 33.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Canterbury by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Cardiff's population decreased by about 3,400 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Cardiff's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Cardiff fell by 14.4%, from almost 24,000 to 20,000.

The loss of around 3,400 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in Wales to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 0.2%, while the poplation of Wales increased by 0.2%.

In 2021, Cardiff was home to, on average, 37,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 28,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across Wales

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Wales, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Cardiff

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Cardiff increased by five thousand eight hundred and thirty-six years, from 26,712 to 32,548 years.

This area had a higher average age than Leeds (one of the most statistically similar areas to Cardiff based on ONS area classifications) (23,662 years of age) and remained younger than the average local authority area across Wales (91,248 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of just over 33,000 people between the ages of 50 and 59 years, while the population between 10 and 19 years decreased by about 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Cardiff are aged between 50 and 59 years

Percentage of usual residents in Cardiff by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Cardiff residents that described their health as bad or very bad decreased from 49.3% to 33.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 30.5% of said their health was good or very good, compared with 24.1% in 2011. The percentage of Cardiff residents that described their health as fair increased from 26.6% to 35.7%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad {adj_noun} grew faster here than in any other local authority district across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's ninth lowest proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health was lower than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents said their health was bad or very bad across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Students in Cardiff

The percentage of Cardiff residents that were studying (and not employed or seeking work) decreased from 27.4% to 19.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 27.0% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed students, compared with 17.6% in 2011. The percentage of Cardiff residents that were studying and unemployed but seeking work decreased from 29.0% to 23.4%.

The proportion of students (including only those not employed or seeking work) {adj_noun} grew faster here than anywhere else in Wales. As a result, this area had the country's eleventh lowest proportion of students (including only those not employed or seeking work) {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The percentage of economically inactive students was lower than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were in education across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 7.7% to 10.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 8.9% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 7.8% in 2011. The percentage of households in Cardiff which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 15.9% to 14.8%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} fell faster here than in any other local authority district across Wales. The improvement brought health in Cardiff close to the regional average 16.0% in Wales described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across Wales

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Changing relationships in Cardiff

The percentage of adults in Cardiff that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 40.0% to 31.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 0.7% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 1.1% in 2011. The percentage of single people in Cardiff increased from 9.0% to 10.1%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner {adj_noun} grew faster here than anywhere else in Wales. As a result, this area had the country's seventh lowest proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they had divorced or broken up with a married or civil partner across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in Cardiff housing

The percentage of Cardiff households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 25.2% to 39.7% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 9.1% of households rented privately, compared with 10.1% in 2011. The percentage of Cardiff households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 28.3% to 20.0%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} fell faster here than in any other local authority district across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's lowest proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across Wales

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

National identity in Cardiff

The percentage of respondents in Cardiff that identify as both English and British increased from 16.8% to 21.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 18.2% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 20.9% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Cardiff that identify only as British increased from 1.8% to 2.5%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's second lowest proportion of people who identify as British and English {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that identify as English and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Cardiff residents' country of birth

Around 152,310 Cardiff residents documented their country of birth as Korea (North) in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 96,323 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Sweden was the next most represented, with 152,129 Cardiff residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 98,897 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.8% of the local population.

After Korea (North), the greatest increase was among those who listed Sweden as their country of birth. This group rose from 98,897 (0.8% of the local population) to 152,129 (1.0%).

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Ethnicity in Cardiff

In 2021, 21.7% of Cardiff residents said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, up from 14.1% in 2011. The 0.1 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Across Wales, the percentage of people from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups decreased from 7.7% to 5.7%.

Around 36.8% of people in Cardiff said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 54.9% in 2011. About 21.6% said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 15.6% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) increased from 10.0% to 13.4%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups in Cardiff remained close to 21.7%

Percentage of usual residents in Wales, Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Cardiff residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 25.3% to 26.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 4.2% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 4.8% in 2011. The percentage of Cardiff residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 18.8% to 24.9%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to Vale of Glamorgan (the local authority area that shares the largest boundary with Cardiff) (which remained close 4.1%). Across Wales, the proportion fell from 28.4% to 25.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Cardiff remained close to 26.7%

Percentage of usual residents in Wales, Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 35.5% to 40.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 27.1% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 32.5% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 24.6% to 22.3%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to nearby Vale of Glamorgan (which remained close 46.3%). Across Wales, the proportion fell from 24.4% to 14.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Disability in Cardiff

The percentage of Cardiff residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 66.8% to 61.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 38.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 33.2% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to nearby Vale of Glamorgan (which remained close 59.7%). Across Wales, the proportion increased from 29.5% to 39.6%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

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Carlisle's population increased by about 6,200 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 44,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Carlisle increased by 16.2%, from just over 38,000 to 44,000.

The addition of around 6,200 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the North West (45.9%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Carlisle was home to, on average, 1,800 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 1,600 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the North West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the North West, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Carlisle

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Carlisle decreased by four thousand four hundred and nine years, from 82,158 to 77,749 years.

This area had a higher average age than the North West and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of about 35,000 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 40 and 49 years decreased by almost 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Carlisle are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Carlisle by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing relationships in Carlisle

The percentage of adults in Carlisle that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 33.5% to 20.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 31.7% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 23.5% in 2011. The percentage of single people in Carlisle increased from 16.5% to 17.1%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Carlisle close to the regional average 22.7% in the North West described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they had divorced or broken up with a married or civil partner across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Carlisle residents' country of birth

Around 154,488 Carlisle residents documented their country of birth as Georgia in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 96,762 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Western Sahara was the next most represented, with 152,255 Carlisle residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 95,880 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Georgia, the greatest increase was among those who listed Western Sahara as their country of birth. This group rose from 95,880 (0.7% of the local population) to 152,255 (1.0%).

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Religion in Carlisle

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Carlisle, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 36.1% of respondents in Carlisle said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, up from 25.7% in 2011.

Across the North West, the percentage of respondents who identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism increased from 22.9% to 30.1%, while across England the percentage went from 9.4% to 13.3%.

Around 19.0% of respondents in Carlisle said they were Jewish, up from 17.6% in 2011. About 16.0% said they were Buddhist, up from 16.0% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism in Carlisle remained close to 36.1%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, North West and Carlisle by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Disability in Carlisle

The percentage of Carlisle residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 54.0% to 37.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 62.7% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 46.0% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Carlisle close to the national average 60.0% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Carlisle which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 9.8% to 14.1% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 5.3% of households had a married couple, compared with 6.8% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 7.5% to 4.9%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the North West. The improvement brought health in Carlisle close to the regional average 2.8% in the North West described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a married couple was higher than across the North West

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census decreased from 49.8% to 44.4% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 1.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 1.2% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 38.9% to 42.7%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 30.3% in 2011 to 34.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 13.3% to 13.6%.

Long hour working was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Carlisle residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 27.8% to 26.1% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 36.9% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 44.2% in 2011. The percentage of Carlisle residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 13.9% to 19.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Carlisle remained close to 26.1%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Carlisle by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Carlisle residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 38.9% to 44.4% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 26.0% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 35.2% in 2011. The percentage of Carlisle residents that described their health as fair increased from 25.9% to 29.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Carlisle residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 28.8% to 29.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 20.3% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 24.4% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Carlisle residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 13.5% to 16.2%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Carlisle housing

The percentage of Carlisle households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 14.3% to 16.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

The percentage that rented privately remained close to 30.1%, while the percentage of Carlisle households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 18.6% to 20.8%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the North West

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Carlisle

The percentage of respondents in Carlisle that identify only as British increased from 11.2% to 13.5% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 11.2% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 11.3% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Carlisle that identify as both English and British increased from 16.3% to 16.9%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 5.2% in 2011 to 4.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.2% to 13.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

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Carmarthenshire's population increased by about 13,200 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 80,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Carmarthenshire increased by 19.8%, from just over 66,000 to 80,000.

The addition of around 13,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the Wales (0.2%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of Wales (up 0.2% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Carmarthenshire was home to, on average, 79,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 65,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across Wales

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Wales, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Carmarthenshire

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Carmarthenshire decreased by five thousand eight hundred and four years, from 52,344 to 46,540 years.

This area had a higher average age than Denbighshire (one of the most statistically similar areas to Carmarthenshire based on ONS area classifications) (29,603 years of age) and remained younger than the average local authority area across Wales (91,248 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of almost 36,000 people between the ages of 60 and 69 years, while the population between 50 and 59 years decreased by just under 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Carmarthenshire are aged between 60 and 69 years

Percentage of usual residents in Wales, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Carmarthenshire residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 32.2% to 23.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

The percentage who said they were unemployed remained close to 0.2%, while the percentage of economically inactive Carmarthenshire residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 12.5% to 15.4%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's seventh lowest proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The rate of employment was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

National identity in Carmarthenshire

The percentage of respondents in Carmarthenshire that identify as both Welsh and British increased from 13.6% to 20.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 17.3% of residents identified as Welsh (and no other nationality), compared with 19.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Carmarthenshire that identify only as British decreased from 5.1% to 3.7%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun} fell faster here than in any other local authority district across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's fourth lowest proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that identify as Welsh and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Carmarthenshire residents' country of birth

Around 142,046 Carmarthenshire residents documented their country of birth as Iceland in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 96,067 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Suriname was the next most represented, with 140,213 Carmarthenshire residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 99,267 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Belgium as their country of birth. This group rose from 87,532 (0.7% of the local population) to 138,360 (0.9%).

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Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Carmarthenshire residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 28.0% to 23.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 34.4% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 29.4% in 2011. The percentage of Carmarthenshire residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care decreased from 30.3% to 28.3%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's ninth lowest proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care in Carmarthenshire remained close to 23.4%

Percentage of usual residents in Wales, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 8.9% to 5.7% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 1.4% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 1.3% in 2011. The percentage of households in Carmarthenshire which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 7.6% to 4.4%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's sixth highest proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across Wales

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Carmarthenshire residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 37.4% to 40.9% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 23.7% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 20.8% in 2011. The percentage of Carmarthenshire residents that described their health as fair decreased from 41.9% to 35.4%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to Ceredigion (the local authority area that shares the largest boundary with Carmarthenshire) (which remained close 53.1%). Across Wales, the proportion increased from 12.1% to 12.3%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Changing relationships in Carmarthenshire

The percentage of single people in Carmarthenshire decreased from 1.8% to 1.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 4.4% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 6.4% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Carmarthenshire that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 6.7% to 7.3%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to nearby Ceredigion (which remained close 16.0%). Across Wales, the proportion fell from 20.8% to 14.1%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 20.8% to 18.8% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 13.8% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 17.6% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 24.1% to 33.7%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to nearby Ceredigion (which remained close 23.8%). Across Wales, the proportion fell from 24.4% to 14.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in Carmarthenshire housing

The percentage of Carmarthenshire households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 14.8% to 10.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 25.9% of households rented privately, compared with 30.0% in 2011. The percentage of Carmarthenshire households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 6.7% to 4.4%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to nearby Ceredigion (which remained close 31.3%). Across Wales, the proportion increased from 32.3% to 33.9%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across Wales

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Disability in Carmarthenshire

The percentage of Carmarthenshire residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 84.4% to 81.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 18.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 15.6% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to nearby Ceredigion (which remained close 85.9%). Across Wales, the proportion increased from 29.5% to 39.6%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in number of Welsh language speakers

The proportion of Welsh speakers in Carmarthenshire increased from 64.0% to 71.0% in the 10 years leading up to Census 2021.

There are 9,291 fewer people living here who spoke Welsh compared with 2011, while the number of people who did not spoke Welsh decreased by 0.

In nearby Ceredigion, 54.2% of people over the age of three could speak some Welsh, up from 41.8% at the 2011 census. Across Wales, the proportion remained close to 88.5%.

Neath Port Talbot was one of the few areas that saw an increase in the proportion of Welsh speakers (from 23.9% in 2011 to 21.0% in 2021), while Powys saw the largest fall (from 99.0% to 99.2%).

The proportion of people who could speak Welsh was lower than across Wales

Percentage of people aged three and over that said they could speak Welsh across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

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Castle Point's population decreased by about 8,600 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Castle Point's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Castle Point fell by 30.6%, from just over 28,000 to 20,000.

The loss of around 8,600 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in East of England to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 6.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Castle Point was home to, on average, 7,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 5,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Castle Point, East of England and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Castle Point

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Castle Point increased by thirty-two thousand seven hundred and six years, from 60,312 to 93,018 years.

This area had a higher average age than East of England and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 26,000 people between the ages of 70 and 79 years, while the population between 20 and 29 years decreased by just under 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Castle Point are aged between 70 and 79 years

Percentage of usual residents in Castle Point by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Castle Point residents' country of birth

Around 158,759 Castle Point residents documented their country of birth as Vanuatu in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,448 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Israel was the next most represented, with 152,602 Castle Point residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 99,939 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Vanuatu, the greatest increase was among those who listed Israel as their country of birth. This group rose from 99,939 (0.7% of the local population) to 152,602 (1.0%).

Country of birth chart title

Country of birth chart sub-title

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Castle Point which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 9.4% to 13.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 8.2% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 9.1% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children decreased from 13.4% to 10.8%.

The proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across East of England. The improvement brought health in Castle Point close to the regional average 15.3% in East of England described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a married couple was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a married couple across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Castle Point housing

The percentage of Castle Point households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 27.9% to 18.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 5.7% of households rented privately, compared with 3.9% in 2011. The percentage of Castle Point households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 5.7% to 6.8%.

The proportion of socially rented homes {adj_noun} increased faster here than anywhere else in East of England. The improvement brought health in Castle Point close to the national average 24.5% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The rate of social housing was higher than across East of England

Percentage of households that rented from a council or local authority across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Castle Point

The percentage of Castle Point residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 45.5% to 29.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 71.0% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 54.5% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Castle Point

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Castle Point, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they had no religion, rising 0.0 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 15.4% of respondents in Castle Point said they had no religion, up from 11.4% in 2011.

Across East of England, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as having no religion decreased from 8.4% to 5.7%, while across England the percentage went from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Around 14.8% of respondents in Castle Point said they were Buddhist, down from 18.1% in 2011. About 14.5% said they were Muslim, up from 12.1% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population that said they had no religion in Castle Point remained close to 15.4%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, East of England and Castle Point by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Castle Point residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 36.3% to 26.4% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 30.8% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 29.1% in 2011. The percentage of Castle Point residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 31.5% to 40.3%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Castle Point remained close to 26.4%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Castle Point by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Castle Point residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 65.6% to 68.6% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 27.3% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 30.6% in 2011. The percentage of Castle Point residents that described their health as fair increased from 3.8% to 4.1%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Castle Point residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 3.4% to 4.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 15.7% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 19.7% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Castle Point residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 3.9% to 5.8%.

The rate of employment was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Castle Point

The percentage of single people in Castle Point decreased from 3.0% to 2.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 14.0% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 16.3% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Castle Point that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 35.4% to 37.7%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 14.2% to 12.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 45.9% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 48.2% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 17.7% to 20.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Castle Point

The percentage of respondents in Castle Point that identify only as British increased from 23.2% to 24.8% between the last two censuses.

The percentage who identified as English (and no other nationality) remained close to 5.3%, while the percentage of respondents in Castle Point that identify as both English and British increased from 8.7% to 10.7%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

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Central Bedfordshire's population decreased by about 200 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population changed very little

In the decade to 2021, the population of Central Bedfordshire remained close to 84,000.

The loss of around 200 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in East of England to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 6.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Central Bedfordshire was home to, on average, 9,200 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 9,900 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across East of England, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Central Bedfordshire

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Central Bedfordshire decreased by two thousand six hundred and one years, from 19,867 to 17,266 years.

This area had a lower average age than East of England and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 37,000 children under the age of nine years, while the population between 50 and 59 years decreased by just over 6,000.

About 0.0% of people in Central Bedfordshire are aged under nine years

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Central Bedfordshire by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Central Bedfordshire residents' country of birth

Around 146,693 Central Bedfordshire residents documented their country of birth as Bermuda in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,590 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Slovakia was the next most represented, with 143,861 Central Bedfordshire residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 92,531 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Georgia as their country of birth. This group rose from 90,434 (0.7% of the local population) to 142,785 (0.9%).

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Students in Central Bedfordshire

The percentage of Central Bedfordshire residents that were studying (and not employed or seeking work) increased from 42.1% to 47.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 14.4% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed students, compared with 17.4% in 2011. The percentage of Central Bedfordshire residents that were studying and unemployed but seeking work increased from 2.7% to 2.8%.

The percentage of economically inactive students was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were in education across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Central Bedfordshire

The percentage of adults in Central Bedfordshire that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 25.6% to 18.2% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 28.0% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 21.4% in 2011. The percentage of single people in Central Bedfordshire decreased from 23.3% to 22.2%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 22.3% in 2011 to 21.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 13.6% to 15.9%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they had divorced or broken up with a married or civil partner across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Central Bedfordshire residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 32.9% to 26.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 16.7% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 18.7% in 2011. The percentage of Central Bedfordshire residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 31.6% to 31.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Central Bedfordshire remained close to 26.8%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Central Bedfordshire by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Central Bedfordshire residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 9.6% to 7.3% between the last two censuses.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 53.0% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 46.7% in 2011. The percentage of Central Bedfordshire residents that described their health as fair decreased from 43.7% to 39.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 10.3% to 9.8% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 12.8% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 14.1% in 2011. The percentage of households in Central Bedfordshire which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 3.9% to 4.3%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 6.9% in 2011 to 8.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 3.6% to 2.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 2.7% to 4.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 22.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 17.3% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 25.2% to 22.8%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Central Bedfordshire housing

The percentage of Central Bedfordshire households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 3.9% to 4.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 11.8% of households rented privately, compared with 11.1% in 2011. The percentage of Central Bedfordshire households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 14.3% to 12.7%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Central Bedfordshire

The percentage of Central Bedfordshire residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 80.3% to 82.5% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 17.5% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 19.7% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Central Bedfordshire

The percentage of respondents in Central Bedfordshire that identify only as British decreased from 6.9% to 5.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 4.7% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 4.8% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Central Bedfordshire that identify as both English and British increased from 28.4% to 28.6%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Central Bedfordshire

In 2021, 27.2% of Central Bedfordshire residents said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, up from 24.0% in 2011. The 0.0 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Across East of England, the percentage of people from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups increased from 17.7% to 19.1%, while across England the percentage went from 23.1% to 17.2%.

Around 32.2% of people in Central Bedfordshire said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 31.1% in 2011. About 18.0% said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 20.3% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 15.9% to 15.4%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups in Central Bedfordshire remained close to 27.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Central Bedfordshire by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Ceredigion's population decreased by about 9,500 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Ceredigion's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Ceredigion fell by 10.7%, from about 88,000 to 79,000.

The loss of around 9,500 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in Wales to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 0.2%, while the poplation of Wales increased by 0.2%.

In 2021, Ceredigion was home to, on average, 23,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land.

Population density was similar to the average across Wales

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Wales, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Ceredigion

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Ceredigion increased by five thousand eight hundred and fifty-eight years, from 16,925 to 22,783 years.

This area had a lower average age than Canterbury (one of the most statistically similar areas to Ceredigion based on ONS area classifications) (94,877 years of age) and remained younger than the average local authority area across Wales (91,248 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of almost 21,000 people between the ages of 70 and 79 years, while the population under nine years decreased by just over 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Ceredigion are aged between 70 and 79 years

Percentage of usual residents in Ceredigion by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Ceredigion residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 62.9% to 53.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 33.7% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 28.3% in 2011. The percentage of Ceredigion residents that described their health as fair increased from 8.8% to 13.2%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} grew faster here than in any other local authority district across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's third lowest proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Changing relationships in Ceredigion

The percentage of adults in Ceredigion that were married increased from 15.1% to 20.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 16.0% of people aged 16 and over said they were single, compared with 16.1% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Ceredigion that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 8.6% to 6.0%.

The proportion of married people {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. The improvement brought health in Ceredigion close to the regional average 6.3% in Wales described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of married people was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were married across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in Ceredigion housing

The percentage of households in Ceredigion that rented privately decreased from 21.2% to 16.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 10.7% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 8.5% in 2011. The percentage of Ceredigion households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 33.4% to 31.3%.

The proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's eleventh lowest proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

Private renting was lower than across Wales

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Disability in Ceredigion

The percentage of Ceredigion residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 71.5% to 85.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 14.1% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 28.5% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} fell faster here than anywhere else in Wales, while the percentage of people who aren't limited by a long-term health problem or disability {adj_noun} increased faster than anywhere else in the region.

This area had the region’s lowest proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} and the highest proportion of people who aren't limited by a long-term health problem or disability {adj_noun}.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

National identity in Ceredigion

The percentage of respondents in Ceredigion that do not identify with any UK nationality decreased from 35.6% to 25.7% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 12.2% of residents did identify with a UK and non-UK nationality, compared with 12.4% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Ceredigion that identify only as British decreased from 21.1% to 19.5%.

The proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality {adj_noun} grew faster here than in any other local authority district across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's lowest proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that do not identify with any UK nationality across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in number of Welsh language speakers

The proportion of Welsh speakers in Ceredigion increased from 41.8% to 54.2% in the 10 years leading up to Census 2021.

This was the second-largest decline in the proportion of Welsh speakers of any local authority area in the country. Of the few areas where knowledge of the Welsh language increased, Neath Port Talbot saw the largest change (from 23.9% to 21.0%).

There are 10,052 more people living in Ceredigion who spoke Welsh compared with 2011, while the number of people who did not spoke Welsh decreased by 0.

In Carmarthenshire (the local authority area that shares the largest boundary with Ceredigion), 71.0% of people over the age of three could speak some Welsh, up from 64.0% at the 2011 census. Across Wales, the proportion remained close to 88.5%.

The proportion of people who could speak Welsh was lower than across Wales

Percentage of people aged three and over that said they could speak Welsh across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Ceredigion residents' country of birth

Around 156,458 Ceredigion residents documented their country of birth as Libya in the latest census. This represents about 1.1% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,180 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Tonga was the next most represented, with 153,116 Ceredigion residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 97,384 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Libya, the greatest increase was among those who listed Tonga as their country of birth. This group rose from 97,384 (0.7% of the local population) to 153,116 (1.0%).

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Religion in Ceredigion

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Ceredigion, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Buddhist, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 18.6% of respondents in Ceredigion said they were Buddhist, up from 12.2% in 2011.

Across Wales, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Buddhist increased from 14.6% to 14.9%.

Around 20.0% of respondents in Ceredigion said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, down from 21.2% in 2011. About 17.2% said they were Muslim, down from 19.4% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Buddhist in Ceredigion remained close to 18.6%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in Wales, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Ceredigion which comprised a married couple (with or without children) decreased from 9.2% to 6.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 1.0% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 1.1% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children remained close to 1.8%.

The proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's eleventh highest proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The percentage of households with a married couple was lower than across Wales

Percentage of households that had a married couple across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census increased from 55.6% to 64.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 23.8% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 22.7% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 20.9% to 11.4%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's lowest proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

Long hour working was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Ceredigion residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 39.3% to 33.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 11.3% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 9.7% in 2011. The percentage of Ceredigion residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 12.9% to 16.8%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to nearby Carmarthenshire (which remained close 13.8%). Across Wales, the proportion fell from 28.4% to 25.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Ceredigion remained close to 33.2%

Percentage of usual residents in Wales, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion by care, March 2011 and March 2021

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Charnwood's population increased by about 13,200 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 100,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Charnwood increased by 14.9%, from about 89,000 to 100,000.

The addition of around 13,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the East Midlands (31.1%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Charnwood was home to, on average, 45,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 48,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the East Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the East Midlands, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Charnwood

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Charnwood increased by five thousand six hundred and sixteen years, from 37,724 to 43,340 years.

This area had a lower average age than the East Midlands and became younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of just under 17,000 people between the ages of 60 and 69 years, while the population between 10 and 19 years decreased by almost 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Charnwood are aged between 60 and 69 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Charnwood by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Charnwood residents' country of birth

Around 141,281 Charnwood residents documented their country of birth as Asia (Except Middle East) (Not otherwise specified) in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,659 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Caribbean (Not otherwise specified) was the next most represented, with 140,676 Charnwood residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 91,773 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Caribbean (Not otherwise specified) as their country of birth. This group rose from 91,773 (0.7% of the local population) to 140,676 (0.9%).

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Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census decreased from 40.3% to 30.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 7.2% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 5.7% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 16.2% to 12.4%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 25.5% in 2011 to 34.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 13.3% to 13.6%.

Long hour working was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Charnwood housing

The percentage of households in Charnwood that rented privately decreased from 22.2% to 15.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 4.0% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 4.6% in 2011. The percentage of Charnwood households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 24.7% to 23.3%.

The proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 5.8% in 2011 to 7.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 28.3% to 29.2%.

Private renting was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Welsh identity in Charnwood

The percentage of respondents in Charnwood that identify only as Welsh decreased from 17.4% to 11.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 12.6% of residents described themselves as both Welsh and British, compared with 12.3% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Charnwood that identify only as British increased from 14.9% to 19.0%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 21.7% in 2011 to 13.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 9.6% to 6.4%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only Welsh across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Charnwood residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 18.8% to 15.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 33.6% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 32.5% in 2011. The percentage of Charnwood residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 37.6% to 35.8%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Charnwood remained close to 15.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Charnwood by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Charnwood residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 34.3% to 33.5% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 50.4% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 52.9% in 2011. The percentage of Charnwood residents that described their health as fair increased from 12.8% to 16.1%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Charnwood residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 3.1% to 4.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 23.6% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 22.7% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Charnwood residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 26.0% to 30.5%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 8.8% to 10.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 0.5% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 0.7% in 2011. The percentage of households in Charnwood which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children remained close to 2.2%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Charnwood

The percentage of single people in Charnwood increased from 10.3% to 12.5% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 44.3% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 47.5% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Charnwood that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 20.6% to 26.5%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Charnwood

The percentage of Charnwood residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 24.2% to 32.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 67.9% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 75.8% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Charnwood

In 2021, 36.2% of Charnwood residents said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 27.8% in 2011.

Across the East Midlands, the percentage of people from one of the White ethnic groups increased from 27.7% to 29.1%, while across England the percentage went from 4.9% to 5.6%.

Around 27.2% of people in Charnwood said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 34.4% in 2011. About 19.9% said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 20.7% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 12.6% to 11.3%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from one of the White ethnic groups in Charnwood remained close to 36.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Charnwood by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Chelmsford's population increased by about 4,300 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 31,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Chelmsford increased by 15.8%, from just under 27,000 to 31,000.

The addition of around 4,300 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the East of England (6.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Chelmsford was home to, on average, 64,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 69,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across East of England, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Chelmsford

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Chelmsford decreased by eight thousand nine hundred and fifty-eight years, from 30,505 to 21,547 years.

This area had a lower average age than East of England and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 47,000 people between the ages of 40 and 49 years, while the population between 70 and 79 years decreased by about 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Chelmsford are aged between 40 and 49 years

Percentage of usual residents in Chelmsford by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 41.6% to 23.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 14.7% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 14.4% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 15.9% to 23.2%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} grew faster here than in any other local authority district across England. The improvement brought health in Chelmsford close to the national average 40.6% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Chelmsford residents' country of birth

Around 155,352 Chelmsford residents documented their country of birth as At sea in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,403 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Iraq was the next most represented, with 150,057 Chelmsford residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 97,300 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After At sea, the greatest increase was among those who listed Iraq as their country of birth. This group rose from 97,300 (0.7% of the local population) to 150,057 (1.0%).

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Change in work life

The percentage of employed Chelmsford residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 25.1% to 33.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 23.6% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 20.7% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Chelmsford residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 24.2% to 19.3%.

The rate of employment was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Chelmsford

The percentage of adults in Chelmsford that were married increased from 20.3% to 28.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 29.1% of people aged 16 and over said they were single, compared with 21.8% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Chelmsford that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 23.0% to 13.7%.

The proportion of married people {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 35.9% in 2011 to 33.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 25.5% to 25.4%.

The proportion of married people was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were married across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in Chelmsford

The percentage of respondents in Chelmsford that identify as both English and British decreased from 21.3% to 14.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 25.5% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 22.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Chelmsford that identify only as British decreased from 6.1% to 3.8%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English {adj_noun} increased faster here than anywhere else in East of England. The improvement brought health in Chelmsford close to the national average 15.1% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify as British and English was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as English and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Chelmsford housing

The percentage of households in Chelmsford that rented privately increased from 21.5% to 25.3% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 32.7% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 27.5% in 2011. The percentage of Chelmsford households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 15.0% to 11.6%.

The proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 7.1% in 2011 to 6.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 28.3% to 29.2%.

Private renting was higher than across East of England

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Chelmsford residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 1.7% to 1.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 33.5% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 38.1% in 2011. The percentage of Chelmsford residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 45.4% to 51.8%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Chelmsford remained close to 1.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Chelmsford by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Chelmsford residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 14.8% to 12.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 10.9% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 16.1% in 2011. The percentage of Chelmsford residents that described their health as fair increased from 69.1% to 76.8%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 6.7% to 7.1% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 3.4% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 4.7% in 2011. The percentage of households in Chelmsford which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 0.7% to 1.1%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Chelmsford

The percentage of Chelmsford residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 37.5% to 42.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 57.2% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 62.5% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Chelmsford

In 2021, 39.3% of Chelmsford residents said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 34.0% in 2011.

Across East of England, the percentage of people from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 21.3% to 17.7%, while across England the percentage went from 19.8% to 14.1%.

Around 35.3% of people in Chelmsford said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 39.0% in 2011. About 10.2% said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 10.8% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) decreased from 10.7% to 8.6%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups in Chelmsford remained close to 39.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Chelmsford by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Cheltenham's population increased by about 25,700 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 50,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Cheltenham increased by 52.4%, from about 49,000 to 75,000.

The addition of around 26,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the South West (21.6%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Cheltenham was home to, on average, 60,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 68,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the South West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Cheltenham, the South West and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger Cheltenham

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Cheltenham decreased by four thousand one hundred and fifty-five years, from 11,568 to 7,413 years.

This area had the third-highest average age in the South West and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of almost 28,000 people between the ages of 40 and 49 years, while the population between 70 and 79 years decreased by just over 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Cheltenham are aged between 40 and 49 years

Percentage of usual residents in Cheltenham by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Cheltenham residents' country of birth

Around 145,539 Cheltenham residents documented their country of birth as Sierra Leone in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 96,199 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Netherlands Antilles (Not otherwise specified) was the next most represented, with 140,578 Cheltenham residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 93,929 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Sierra Leone, the greatest increase was among those who listed Netherlands Antilles (Not otherwise specified) as their country of birth. This group rose from 93,929 (0.7% of the local population) to 140,578 (1.0%).

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National identity in Cheltenham

The percentage of respondents in Cheltenham that identify as both Welsh and British decreased from 18.1% to 9.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 11.0% of residents identified as Welsh (and no other nationality), compared with 8.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Cheltenham that identify only as British remained close to 0.1%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Cheltenham close to the national average 10.4% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as Welsh and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 12.8% to 9.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 8.8% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 5.6% in 2011. The percentage of households in Cheltenham which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 4.2% to 3.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the South West

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Cheltenham residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 39.5% to 32.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 21.4% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 17.5% in 2011. The percentage of Cheltenham residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care increased from 5.9% to 9.3%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 33.8% in 2011 to 35.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.1% to 9.6%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care in Cheltenham remained close to 32.8%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Cheltenham by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing relationships in Cheltenham

The percentage of adults in Cheltenham that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 9.7% to 6.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 33.9% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 34.1% in 2011. The percentage of single people in Cheltenham increased from 30.0% to 35.1%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 3.5% in 2011 to 2.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 13.6% to 15.9%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they had divorced or broken up with a married or civil partner across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Cheltenham residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 26.5% to 27.8% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 28.2% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 24.9% in 2011. The percentage of Cheltenham residents that described their health as fair decreased from 48.6% to 44.0%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 10.8% in 2011 to 11.5% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.0% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Cheltenham residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 3.9% to 5.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 29.2% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 32.8% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Cheltenham residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 9.9% to 13.9%.

The rate of employment was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 35.7% to 37.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 18.5% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 19.7% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 13.7% to 15.5%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Cheltenham housing

The percentage of Cheltenham households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 3.7% to 6.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 24.8% of households rented privately, compared with 24.7% in 2011. The percentage of Cheltenham households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 9.7% to 8.8%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the South West

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Cheltenham

The percentage of Cheltenham residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 80.8% to 73.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 26.1% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 19.2% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Cheltenham

In 2021, 22.4% of Cheltenham residents said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, up from 20.1% in 2011. The 0.0 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Around 33.0% of people in Cheltenham said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 32.5% in 2011. About 17.7% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 15.6% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 17.0% to 16.1%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups in Cheltenham remained close to 22.4%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Cheltenham by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Cherwell's population increased by about 7,500 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 20,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Cherwell increased by 59.5%, from almost 13,000 to 20,000.

The addition of around 7,500 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the South East (3.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Cherwell was home to, on average, 8,800 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 8,600 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Cherwell, the South East and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger Cherwell

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Cherwell decreased by ten thousand eight hundred and twenty-five years, from 79,825 to 69,000 years.

This area had a lower average age than the South East and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 32,000 people between the ages of 30 and 39 years, while the population over the age of 80 years decreased by just under 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Cherwell are aged between 30 and 39 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Cherwell by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Cherwell residents' country of birth

Around 151,900 Cherwell residents documented their country of birth as Slovenia in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,974 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Vietnam was the next most represented, with 149,074 Cherwell residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 98,489 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Peru as their country of birth. This group rose from 88,919 (0.6% of the local population) to 141,397 (0.9%).

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Changing relationships in Cherwell

The percentage of single people in Cherwell increased from 46.4% to 60.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 21.9% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 25.9% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Cherwell that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 14.4% to 10.8%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. As a result, this area had the country's third lowest proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Cherwell housing

The percentage of households in Cherwell that rented privately decreased from 31.8% to 20.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 25.5% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 22.2% in 2011. The percentage of Cherwell households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 27.1% to 32.1%.

The proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 20.2% in 2011 to 24.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 28.3% to 29.2%.

Private renting was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Cherwell, which comprised a single parent, decreased from 11.5% to 8.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 10.1% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 8.3% in 2011. The percentage of households in Cherwell which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 2.9% to 4.2%.

The proportion of single-parent households {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 12.3% in 2011 to 8.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 4.6% to 6.3%.

The percentage of households with a single-parent was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that had a single parent across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Cherwell

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Cherwell, the largest percentage point increase was among those who did not state their religion, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 18.0% of respondents in Cherwell did not state their religion, up from 12.2% in 2011.

Across the South East, the percentage of respondents who did not disclose their religious affiliation increased from 15.1% to 19.7%, while across England the percentage went from 18.5% to 26.0%.

Around 22.2% of respondents in Cherwell said they were Muslim, down from 22.9% in 2011. About 16.8% said they were Sikh, down from 19.3% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The percentage of the popultion that did not state their religion in Cherwell remained close to 18.0%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, South East and Cherwell by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Cherwell residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 21.8% to 24.4% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 2.2% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 1.9% in 2011. The percentage of Cherwell residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 37.4% to 44.6%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Cherwell remained close to 24.4%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Cherwell by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Cherwell residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 29.0% to 26.1% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 22.3% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 32.4% in 2011. The percentage of Cherwell residents that described their health as fair increased from 38.6% to 51.5%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Cherwell residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 2.0% to 1.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 30.3% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 29.2% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Cherwell residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 3.6% to 3.7%.

The rate of employment was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 27.8% to 31.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 27.4% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 30.4% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 35.8% to 36.7%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Cherwell

The percentage of Cherwell residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 9.5% to 9.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 90.8% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 90.5% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Cherwell

The percentage of respondents in Cherwell that identify only as British increased from 16.4% to 21.4% between the last two censuses.

The percentage who identified as English (and no other nationality) remained close to 8.5%, while the percentage of respondents in Cherwell that identify as both English and British decreased from 13.0% to 10.9%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

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Cheshire East's population decreased by about 300 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population changed very little

In the decade to 2021, the population of Cheshire East remained close to 2,900.

The loss of around 300 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the North West to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 45.9%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Cheshire East was home to, on average, 8,200 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 7,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the North West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the North West, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Cheshire East

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Cheshire East increased by thirty-five thousand nine hundred and seventy years, from 77,606 to 113,576 years.

This area had a higher average age than the North West and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of almost 31,000 people between the ages of 60 and 69 years.

About 0.0% of people in Cheshire East are aged between 60 and 69 years

Percentage of usual residents in Cheshire East by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Cheshire East residents that described their health as bad or very bad decreased from 42.2% to 23.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 31.8% of said their health was good or very good, compared with 23.6% in 2011. The percentage of Cheshire East residents that described their health as fair increased from 34.2% to 44.9%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad {adj_noun} grew faster here than in any other local authority district across England. The improvement brought health in Cheshire East close to the national average 64.3% in England described their health as good in 2021).

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents said their health was bad or very bad across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Cheshire East residents' country of birth

Around 148,140 Cheshire East residents documented their country of birth as Montenegro in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 93,973 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

St Kitts and Nevis was the next most represented, with 144,484 Cheshire East residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 95,464 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Montenegro, the greatest increase was among those who listed St Kitts and Nevis as their country of birth. This group rose from 95,464 (0.7% of the local population) to 144,484 (1.0%).

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Changing work life

The percentage of economically inactive Cheshire East residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 15.2% to 24.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 15.6% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 21.8% in 2011. The percentage of unemployed Cheshire East residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 17.8% to 13.7%.

The proportion of people who were not working or actively seeking work (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 18.3% in 2011 to 16.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 21.9% to 20.7%.

The proportion of people not working or actively seeking work was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were not working or actively seeking work across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in Cheshire East

The percentage of respondents in Cheshire East that identify as both Welsh and British increased from 18.7% to 23.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 16.9% of residents identified as Welsh (and no other nationality), compared with 17.8% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Cheshire East that identify only as British decreased from 10.8% to 10.2%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun} decreased faster here than anywhere else in the North West. The improvement brought health in Cheshire East close to the regional average 19.8% in the North West described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as Welsh and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care

The percentage of Cheshire East residents that provided between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 23.1% to 11.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 17.3% of reported providing at least 50 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 17.1% in 2011. The percentage of Cheshire East residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care increased from 29.0% to 34.4%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 38.0% in 2011 to 38.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 32.4% to 38.8%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care in Cheshire East remained close to 11.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Cheshire East by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Cheshire East which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 12.0% to 15.0% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 13.5% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 11.1% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children decreased from 6.7% to 6.0%.

The proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 8.9% in 2011 to 4.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 1.7% to 1.1%.

The percentage of households with a married couple was higher than across the North West

Percentage of households that had a married couple across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census decreased from 29.9% to 24.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 15.4% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 16.1% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 30.4% to 30.8%.

Long hour working was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Cheshire East

The percentage of single people in Cheshire East decreased from 35.5% to 35.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 8.9% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 11.1% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Cheshire East that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 23.2% to 24.9%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Cheshire East housing

The percentage of Cheshire East households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 17.3% to 23.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 10.0% of households rented privately, compared with 12.8% in 2011. The percentage of Cheshire East households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 21.7% to 21.0%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the North West

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Cheshire East

The percentage of Cheshire East residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 98.1% to 97.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 2.9% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 1.9% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Cheshire East

In 2021, 27.5% of Cheshire East residents said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, up from 20.7% in 2011. The 0.1 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Across the North West, the percentage of people from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 28.6% to 24.3%, while across England the percentage went from 4.9% to 5.6%.

Around 28.1% of people in Cheshire East said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 21.4% in 2011. About 20.8% said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 27.5% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 20.4% to 15.3%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from one of the White ethnic groups in Cheshire East remained close to 27.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Cheshire East by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Cheshire West and Chester's population increased by about 12,900 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 75,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Cheshire West and Chester increased by 20.7%, from just over 62,000 to 75,000.

In 2021, Cheshire West and Chester was home to, on average, 32,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 30,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the North West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Cheshire West and Chester, the North West and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Cheshire West and Chester

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Cheshire West and Chester increased by eighteen thousand five hundred and seventy-nine years, from 85,329 to 103,908 years.

This area had a higher average age than the North West and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of almost 13,000 people between the ages of 10 and 19 years, while the population between 20 and 29 years decreased by just over 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Cheshire West and Chester are aged between 10 and 19 years

Percentage of usual residents in Cheshire West and Chester by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Cheshire West and Chester residents' country of birth

Around 144,293 Cheshire West and Chester residents documented their country of birth as Niue in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 91,013 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Lesotho was the next most represented, with 142,983 Cheshire West and Chester residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 96,251 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Niue, the greatest increase was among those who listed Lebanon as their country of birth. This group rose from 87,958 (0.6% of the local population) to 139,320 (0.9%).

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Change in health

The percentage of Cheshire West and Chester residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 22.4% to 33.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 28.5% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 30.1% in 2011. The percentage of Cheshire West and Chester residents that described their health as fair decreased from 47.5% to 37.6%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the North West. The improvement brought health in Cheshire West and Chester close to the regional average 54.3% in the North West described their health as good in 2021).

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Cheshire West and Chester

In 2021, 42.3% of Cheshire West and Chester residents said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 35.4% in 2011.

Across the North West, the percentage of people from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 28.6% to 24.3%, while across England the percentage went from 4.9% to 5.6%.

Around 30.5% of people in Cheshire West and Chester said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 35.1% in 2011. About 15.2% said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 13.8% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) decreased from 14.6% to 10.3%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from one of the White ethnic groups in Cheshire West and Chester remained close to 42.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Cheshire West and Chester by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Cheshire West and Chester residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 10.7% to 9.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 35.7% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 34.1% in 2011. The percentage of Cheshire West and Chester residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 37.8% to 34.7%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Cheshire West and Chester remained close to 9.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Cheshire West and Chester by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Cheshire West and Chester residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 11.1% to 12.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 20.9% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 18.5% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Cheshire West and Chester residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 23.7% to 25.9%.

The rate of employment was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 4.6% to 6.0% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 11.6% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 10.0% in 2011. The percentage of households in Cheshire West and Chester which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 12.0% to 9.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the North West

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Cheshire West and Chester

The percentage of single people in Cheshire West and Chester increased from 4.4% to 6.0% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 20.7% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 25.3% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Cheshire West and Chester that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 30.2% to 24.2%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 7.2% to 7.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 52.3% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 54.9% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 13.9% to 14.5%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Cheshire West and Chester housing

The percentage of Cheshire West and Chester households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 18.5% to 17.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

The percentage that rented privately remained close to 6.2%, while the percentage of Cheshire West and Chester households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 20.2% to 19.3%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the North West

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Cheshire West and Chester

The percentage of Cheshire West and Chester residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 59.2% to 53.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 47.0% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 40.8% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Cheshire West and Chester

The percentage of respondents in Cheshire West and Chester that identify only as British decreased from 16.3% to 14.0% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 17.1% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 15.9% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Cheshire West and Chester that identify as both English and British decreased from 12.2% to 7.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

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Chesterfield's population decreased by about 2,600 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Chesterfield's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Chesterfield fell by 24.5%, from just under 11,000 to 8,000.

The loss of around 2,600 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the East Midlands to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 31.1%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Chesterfield was home to, on average, 24,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 37,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the East Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Chesterfield, the East Midlands and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Chesterfield

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Chesterfield increased by four thousand one hundred and eighty years, from 10,349 to 14,529 years.

This area had a lower average age than the East Midlands and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of almost 49,000 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 60 and 69 years decreased by just over 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Chesterfield are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in Chesterfield by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Chesterfield residents' country of birth

Around 145,910 Chesterfield residents documented their country of birth as Taiwan in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,550 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Bulgaria was the next most represented, with 145,761 Chesterfield residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 92,835 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Bulgaria as their country of birth. This group rose from 92,835 (0.7% of the local population) to 145,761 (0.9%).

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Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Chesterfield residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 25.2% to 16.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 4.6% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 4.8% in 2011. The percentage of Chesterfield residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care decreased from 34.4% to 34.2%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 25.6% in 2011 to 34.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.1% to 9.6%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care in Chesterfield remained close to 16.1%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Chesterfield by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of economically inactive Chesterfield residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 22.9% to 15.2% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 19.8% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 15.6% in 2011. The percentage of unemployed Chesterfield residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 7.9% to 10.1%.

The proportion of people who were not working or actively seeking work (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across the East Midlands. The improvement brought health in Chesterfield close to the national average 20.7% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people not working or actively seeking work was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were not working or actively seeking work across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Chesterfield housing

The percentage of Chesterfield households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 14.4% to 7.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 5.7% of households rented privately, compared with 7.6% in 2011. The percentage of Chesterfield households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 15.9% to 12.8%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Chesterfield

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Chesterfield, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Buddhist, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 23.3% of respondents in Chesterfield said they were Buddhist, up from 17.0% in 2011.

Across the East Midlands, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Buddhist decreased from 3.3% to 3.2%, while across England the percentage went from 23.2% to 20.8%.

Around 19.6% of respondents in Chesterfield did not state their religion, up from 14.8% in 2011. About 15.6% said they were Muslim, down from 16.7% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Buddhist in Chesterfield remained close to 23.3%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, East Midlands and Chesterfield by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

National identity in Chesterfield

The percentage of respondents in Chesterfield that identify as both Welsh and British increased from 19.4% to 23.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 5.8% of residents identified as Welsh (and no other nationality), compared with 8.2% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Chesterfield that identify only as British decreased from 4.7% to 3.5%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 24.4% in 2011 to 27.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 7.7% to 10.4%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as Welsh and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Chesterfield

In 2021, 24.0% of Chesterfield residents said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, up from 17.7% in 2011. The 0.1 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Around 28.3% of people in Chesterfield said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 36.1% in 2011. About 26.7% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 29.0% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups increased from 11.2% to 12.6%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups in Chesterfield remained close to 24.0%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Chesterfield by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Chesterfield residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 15.9% to 14.6% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 56.4% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 56.0% in 2011. The percentage of Chesterfield residents that described their health as fair increased from 28.1% to 29.1%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 5.1% to 5.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 6.2% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 5.5% in 2011. The percentage of households in Chesterfield which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 11.1% to 10.4%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Chesterfield

The percentage of single people in Chesterfield increased from 28.4% to 28.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 17.1% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 14.0% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Chesterfield that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 17.3% to 15.9%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 15.5% to 18.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 18.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 27.6% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 40.3% to 54.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

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Chichester's population increased by about 21,000 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 50,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Chichester increased by 51.0%, from just over 41,000 to 62,000.

The addition of around 21,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the South East (3.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Chichester was home to, on average, 2,100 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 2,900 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Chichester, the South East and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger Chichester

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Chichester decreased by one thousand four hundred and twenty-two years, from 62,868 to 61,446 years.

This area had a lower average age than the South East and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 43,000 people between the ages of 40 and 49 years, while the population between 60 and 69 years decreased by about 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Chichester are aged between 40 and 49 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Chichester by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Chichester residents' country of birth

Around 151,960 Chichester residents documented their country of birth as Namibia in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,694 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Azerbaijan was the next most represented, with 148,043 Chichester residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 96,859 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Namibia, the greatest increase was among those who listed Azerbaijan as their country of birth. This group rose from 96,859 (0.7% of the local population) to 148,043 (0.9%).

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Change in work life

The percentage of employed Chichester residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 34.5% to 40.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 4.6% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 7.0% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Chichester residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 8.5% to 11.1%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the South East. The improvement brought health in Chichester close to the regional average 5.6% in the South East described their health as good in 2021).

The rate of employment was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children increased from 7.1% to 10.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 1.0% of households had a legally partnered couple and no children, compared with 0.9% in 2011. The percentage of households in Chichester which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 4.2% to 6.0%.

The proportion of households with an unmarried couple and no children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 2.0% in 2011 to 2.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 2.4% to 3.0%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that had an unmarried couple and no children across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Chichester residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 11.5% to 7.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 21.5% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 29.3% in 2011. The percentage of Chichester residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 42.0% to 49.1%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Chichester remained close to 7.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Chichester by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Chichester residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 9.6% to 10.6% between the last two censuses.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 50.6% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 44.9% in 2011. The percentage of Chichester residents that described their health as fair decreased from 45.5% to 38.8%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Chichester

The percentage of single people in Chichester decreased from 6.8% to 6.6% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 32.7% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 30.1% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Chichester that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 8.0% to 7.9%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 33.2% to 37.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 3.3% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 5.9% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 26.0% to 34.3%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Chichester housing

The percentage of Chichester households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 36.8% to 40.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

The percentage that rented privately remained close to 0.1%, while the percentage of Chichester households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 11.1% to 10.4%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Chichester

The percentage of Chichester residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 3.8% to 4.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 95.8% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 96.2% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Chichester

The percentage of respondents in Chichester that identify only as British decreased from 16.3% to 15.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 6.2% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 5.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Chichester that identify as both English and British decreased from 16.7% to 12.4%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Chichester

In 2021, 31.8% of Chichester residents said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 25.5% in 2011.

Across the South East, the percentage of people from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 10.5% to 8.0%, while across England the percentage went from 19.8% to 14.1%.

Around 31.1% of people in Chichester said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 28.7% in 2011. About 17.1% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 21.5% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups decreased from 15.9% to 15.3%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups in Chichester remained close to 31.8%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Chichester by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Chorley's population increased by about 13,100 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 70,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Chorley increased by 23.1%, from just under 57,000 to 70,000.

In 2021, Chorley was home to, on average, 37,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 39,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the North West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Chorley, the North West and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Chorley

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Chorley increased by eight hundred and twelve years, from 2,409 to 3,221 years.

This area had the highest average age in the North West and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of just under 39,000 people between the ages of 60 and 69 years, while the population over the age of 80 years decreased by about 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Chorley are aged between 60 and 69 years

Percentage of usual residents in Chorley by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Chorley residents' country of birth

Around 154,998 Chorley residents documented their country of birth as Middle East (Not otherwise specified) in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 96,926 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Turkey was the next most represented, with 153,955 Chorley residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 97,233 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Middle East (Not otherwise specified), the greatest increase was among those who listed Turkey as their country of birth. This group rose from 97,233 (0.7% of the local population) to 153,955 (1.0%).

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National identity in Chorley

The percentage of respondents in Chorley that identify as both Welsh and British decreased from 17.6% to 10.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 18.0% of residents identified as Welsh (and no other nationality), compared with 16.8% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Chorley that identify only as British decreased from 15.7% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 25.6% in 2011 to 19.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 7.7% to 10.4%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as Welsh and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Chorley residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 10.0% to 6.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 27.8% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 29.4% in 2011. The percentage of Chorley residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 34.3% to 35.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Chorley remained close to 6.1%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Chorley by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Chorley residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 53.8% to 46.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 5.9% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 7.6% in 2011. The percentage of Chorley residents that described their health as fair increased from 38.7% to 47.3%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Chorley residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 20.9% to 14.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 36.4% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 33.7% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Chorley residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 14.6% to 19.3%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 7.8% to 9.4% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 3.4% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 3.2% in 2011. The percentage of households in Chorley which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 8.7% to 8.3%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the North West

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Chorley

The percentage of single people in Chorley increased from 16.2% to 19.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 21.0% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 22.4% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Chorley that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 19.9% to 12.0%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 35.3% to 26.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 16.9% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 15.3% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 19.5% to 20.7%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Chorley housing

The percentage of Chorley households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 16.4% to 12.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 20.1% of households rented privately, compared with 21.2% in 2011. The percentage of Chorley households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 4.9% to 3.3%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the North West

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Chorley

The percentage of Chorley residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 64.7% to 73.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 26.2% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 35.3% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Chorley

In 2021, 29.8% of Chorley residents said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 25.4% in 2011.

Across the North West, the percentage of people from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 10.2% to 8.9%, while across England the percentage went from 19.8% to 14.1%.

Around 26.2% of people in Chorley said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 23.4% in 2011. About 21.3% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 20.8% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups decreased from 27.5% to 19.0%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups in Chorley remained close to 29.8%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Chorley by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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City of London's population increased by about 700 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 7,900

In the decade to 2021, the population of City of London increased by 10.2%, from just under 7,200 to 7,900.

The addition of around 700 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the London (35.9%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, City of London was home to, on average, 54,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 35,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across London

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across London, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older City of London

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of City of London increased by four thousand eight hundred and fourteen years, from 9,201 to 14,015 years.

This area had a lower average age than London and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 17,000 people between the ages of 20 and 29 years, while the population over the age of 80 years decreased by just under 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in City of London are aged between 20 and 29 years

Percentage of usual residents in City of London by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

City of London residents' country of birth

Around 147,908 City of London residents documented their country of birth as Italy in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,109 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Nicaragua was the next most represented, with 143,133 City of London residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 95,859 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Italy, the greatest increase was among those who listed Northern Ireland as their country of birth. This group rose from 91,372 (0.7% of the local population) to 140,316 (0.9%).

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Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of City of London residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 47.8% to 56.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 5.3% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 6.9% in 2011. The percentage of City of London residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care decreased from 7.3% to 5.7%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across London. As a result, this area had Greater London's lowest proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun}.

Redbridge had London's second lowest proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} (37.8%), while Bromley had the region's first lowest proportion (54.5%).

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care in City of London remained close to 56.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and City of London by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of unemployed City of London residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 18.5% to 24.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 27.7% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 26.5% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive City of London residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 20.8% to 22.9%.

The proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 23.3% in 2011 to 18.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 21.1% to 20.5%.

The rate of unemployment was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were unemployed across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in City of London housing

The percentage of households in City of London that rented privately increased from 18.2% to 24.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 2.6% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 3.2% in 2011. The percentage of City of London households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 25.0% to 19.6%.

The proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 21.9% in 2011 to 23.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 28.3% to 29.2%.

Private renting was higher than across London

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Welsh identity in City of London

The percentage of respondents in City of London that identify only as Welsh decreased from 21.6% to 13.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 29.6% of residents described themselves as both Welsh and British, compared with 21.3% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in City of London that identify only as British increased from 8.5% to 10.3%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} increased faster here than anywhere else in London. The improvement brought health in City of London close to the national average 6.4% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only Welsh across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in City of London

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in City of London, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Hindu, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 25.1% of respondents in City of London said they were Hindu, up from 18.9% in 2011.

Across London, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Hindu increased from 8.5% to 9.8%, while across England the percentage went from 25.8% to 19.4%.

Around 15.1% of respondents in City of London said they were Sikh, down from 17.3% in 2011. About 13.2% said they were Jewish, up from 9.6% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Hindu in City of London remained close to 25.1%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, London and City of London by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of City of London residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 42.7% to 37.2% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 57.9% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 52.7% in 2011. The percentage of City of London residents that described their health as fair increased from 4.6% to 4.9%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 1.3% to 1.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 2.1% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 2.5% in 2011. The percentage of households in City of London which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 19.8% to 16.5%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across London

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in City of London

The percentage of single people in City of London decreased from 15.1% to 10.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 28.0% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 24.9% in 2011. The percentage of adults in City of London that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 4.0% to 5.2%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 33.8% to 39.5% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 4.6% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 6.4% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 32.0% to 23.4%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in City of London

The percentage of City of London residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 53.4% to 51.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 48.1% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 46.6% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

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Colchester's population increased by about 9,200 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 37,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Colchester increased by 33.5%, from almost 28,000 to 37,000.

The addition of around 9,200 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the East of England (6.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Colchester was home to, on average, 40,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 59,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Colchester, East of England and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Colchester

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Colchester increased by three thousand seven hundred and twelve years, from 29,623 to 33,335 years.

This area had a lower average age than East of England and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 14,000 people between the ages of 50 and 59 years, while the population between 20 and 29 years decreased by just over 8,000.

About 0.0% of people in Colchester are aged between 50 and 59 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Colchester by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Colchester residents' country of birth

Around 154,709 Colchester residents documented their country of birth as Cocos (Keeling) Islands in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,808 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Singapore was the next most represented, with 149,737 Colchester residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 94,848 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

After Cocos (Keeling) Islands, the greatest increase was among those who listed Singapore as their country of birth. This group rose from 94,848 (0.6% of the local population) to 149,737 (0.9%).

Country of birth chart title

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Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Colchester which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 10.1% to 14.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 14.6% of households had a married couple, compared with 11.1% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 9.3% to 9.6%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 13.8% in 2011 to 18.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 9.9% to 6.6%.

The percentage of households with a married couple was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Colchester housing

The percentage of Colchester households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 26.1% to 31.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 16.8% of households rented privately, compared with 23.9% in 2011. The percentage of Colchester households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 0.3% to 0.4%.

The proportion of socially rented homes {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 18.1% in 2011 to 17.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 22.1% to 24.5%.

The rate of social housing was higher than across East of England

Percentage of households that rented from a council or local authority across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Colchester

In 2021, 40.3% of Colchester residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 33.1% in 2011.

Around 28.0% of people in Colchester said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 28.2% in 2011. About 20.5% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 25.1% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups decreased from 8.9% to 8.5%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Colchester remained close to 40.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Colchester by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Colchester residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 9.7% to 13.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 47.1% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 50.7% in 2011. The percentage of Colchester residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 27.9% to 27.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Colchester remained close to 13.4%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Colchester by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Colchester residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 54.0% to 56.0% between the last two censuses.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 39.5% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 39.9% in 2011. The percentage of Colchester residents that described their health as fair decreased from 6.2% to 4.5%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Colchester residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 10.8% to 6.3% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 1.5% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 1.3% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Colchester residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 30.7% to 33.8%.

The rate of employment was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Colchester

The percentage of single people in Colchester increased from 29.4% to 35.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

The percentage who said they were married remained close to 0.4%, while the percentage of adults in Colchester that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 18.7% to 14.2%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 9.0% to 10.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 40.5% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 42.2% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 39.5% to 40.0%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Colchester

The percentage of Colchester residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 62.5% to 58.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 41.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 37.5% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Colchester

The percentage of respondents in Colchester that identify only as British decreased from 7.3% to 5.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 16.4% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 17.6% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Colchester that identify as both English and British increased from 3.9% to 4.2%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

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Conwy's population decreased by about 7,200 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Conwy's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Conwy fell by 11.1%, from just under 65,000 to 58,000.

The loss of around 7,200 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in Wales to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 0.2%, while the poplation of Wales increased by 0.2%.

In 2021, Conwy was home to, on average, 58,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 64,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across Wales

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Wales, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Conwy

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Conwy increased by thirty-four thousand and eighty years, from 70,292 to 104,372 years.

This area had a higher average age than Isle of Wight (one of the most statistically similar areas to Conwy based on ONS area classifications) (92,436 years of age) and remained older than the average local authority area across Wales (91,248 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of about 19,000 children under the age of nine years, while the population between 20 and 29 years decreased by about 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Conwy are aged under nine years

Percentage of usual residents in Conwy by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Conwy residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 17.7% to 27.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 38.9% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 43.9% in 2011. The percentage of Conwy residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care decreased from 23.5% to 17.8%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell faster here than in any other local authority district across Wales. The improvement brought health in Conwy close to the regional average 24.0% in Wales described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care in Conwy remained close to 27.5%

Percentage of usual residents in Wales, Gwynedd and Conwy by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Conwy residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 28.1% to 38.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 1.7% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 1.4% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Conwy residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 5.7% to 9.7%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell faster here than anywhere else in Wales. As a result, this area had the country's second lowest proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The rate of employment was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children increased from 11.3% to 13.5% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 4.7% of households had a legally partnered couple and no children, compared with 5.5% in 2011. The percentage of households in Conwy which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 11.3% to 12.1%.

The proportion of households with an unmarried couple and no children {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's lowest proportion of households with an unmarried couple and no children {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across Wales

Percentage of households that had an unmarried couple and no children across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Changing relationships in Conwy

The percentage of adults in Conwy that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 58.4% to 51.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 1.2% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 0.8% in 2011. The percentage of single people in Conwy increased from 1.4% to 1.6%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's lowest proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they had divorced or broken up with a married or civil partner across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

National identity in Conwy

The percentage of respondents in Conwy that do not identify with any UK nationality increased from 9.3% to 13.9% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 5.0% of residents did identify with a UK and non-UK nationality, compared with 5.8% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Conwy that identify only as British decreased from 27.5% to 26.6%.

The proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's eleventh lowest proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that do not identify with any UK nationality across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Conwy residents' country of birth

Around 154,946 Conwy residents documented their country of birth as Nigeria in the latest census. This represents about 1.1% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,357 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Sint Maarten (Dutch Part) was the next most represented, with 132,752 Conwy residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 92,650 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Nigeria, the greatest increase was among those who listed Antarctica and Oceania (Not otherwise specified) as their country of birth. This group rose from 79,770 (0.6% of the local population) to 126,305 (0.9%).

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Ethnicity in Conwy

In 2021, 32.0% of Conwy residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), up from 24.8% in 2011. The 0.1 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Across Wales, the percentage of people from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) decreased from 11.3% to 6.3%.

Around 46.2% of people in Conwy said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 53.7% in 2011. About 13.8% said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 10.6% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 8.1% to 5.4%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Conwy remained close to 32.0%

Percentage of usual residents in Wales, Gwynedd and Conwy by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Religion in Conwy

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Conwy, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Sikh, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 25.3% of respondents in Conwy said they were Sikh, up from 15.8% in 2011.

Across Wales, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Sikh increased from 14.1% to 14.7%.

Around 19.1% of respondents in Conwy did not state their religion, up from 18.6% in 2011. About 17.2% said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, down from 17.7% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Sikh in Conwy remained close to 25.3%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in Wales, Gwynedd and Conwy by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Conwy residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 25.9% to 32.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 20.0% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 17.6% in 2011. The percentage of Conwy residents that described their health as fair decreased from 56.6% to 47.1%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's tenth lowest proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 46.4% to 47.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 3.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 2.8% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 20.7% to 14.2%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to Gwynedd (the local authority area that shares the largest boundary with Conwy) (which remained close 38.6%). Across Wales, the proportion fell from 24.4% to 14.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in Conwy housing

The percentage of Conwy households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 1.5% to 1.1% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 21.9% of households rented privately, compared with 21.2% in 2011. The percentage of Conwy households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 19.0% to 21.2%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to nearby Gwynedd (which remained close 10.6%). Across Wales, the proportion increased from 32.3% to 33.9%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across Wales

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

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Copeland's population decreased by about 8,300 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Copeland's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Copeland fell by 15.6%, from just over 53,000 to 45,000.

The loss of around 8,300 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the North West to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 45.9%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Copeland was home to, on average, 500 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 800 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the North West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the North West, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Copeland

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Copeland decreased by five thousand six hundred and twenty-four years, from 35,714 to 30,090 years.

This area had a lower average age than the North West and became younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of just under 30,000 people between the ages of 70 and 79 years, while the population between 10 and 19 years decreased by just over 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Copeland are aged between 70 and 79 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Copeland by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Copeland residents' country of birth

Around 157,309 Copeland residents documented their country of birth as Tuvalu in the latest census. This represents about 1.1% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,065 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Mayotte was the next most represented, with 144,822 Copeland residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 95,904 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Tuvalu, the greatest increase was among those who listed Mayotte as their country of birth. This group rose from 95,904 (0.7% of the local population) to 144,822 (1.0%).

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Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Copeland residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 28.7% to 17.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 33.8% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 33.7% in 2011. The percentage of Copeland residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 25.5% to 32.1%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Copeland remained close to 17.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Copeland by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Copeland residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 11.5% to 19.4% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 20.6% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 18.0% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Copeland residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 2.1% to 2.5%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the North West. The improvement brought health in Copeland close to the regional average 14.6% in the North West described their health as good in 2021).

The rate of employment was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children increased from 8.9% to 12.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 5.8% of households had a legally partnered couple and no children, compared with 5.9% in 2011. The percentage of households in Copeland which comprised a married couple (with or without children) decreased from 10.3% to 6.3%.

The proportion of households with an unmarried couple and no children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 7.4% in 2011 to 4.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 2.4% to 3.0%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the North West

Percentage of households that had an unmarried couple and no children across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Copeland housing

The percentage of Copeland households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 30.2% to 38.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 6.4% of households rented privately, compared with 5.7% in 2011. The percentage of Copeland households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 4.2% to 5.9%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the North West

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Copeland

The percentage of respondents in Copeland that identify only as British decreased from 13.4% to 7.1% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 13.5% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 17.7% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Copeland that identify as both English and British decreased from 2.9% to 2.7%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} increased faster here than anywhere else in the North West. The improvement brought health in Copeland close to the national average 13.8% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Copeland

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Copeland, the largest percentage point increase was among those who did not state their religion, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 20.7% of respondents in Copeland did not state their religion, up from 14.1% in 2011.

Across the North West, the percentage of respondents who did not disclose their religious affiliation decreased from 0.8% to 0.6%, while across England the percentage went from 18.5% to 26.0%.

Around 15.4% of respondents in Copeland said they were Christian, up from 11.2% in 2011. About 12.8% said they were Buddhist, down from 14.3% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The percentage of the popultion that did not state their religion in Copeland remained close to 20.7%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, North West and Copeland by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Copeland residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 73.3% to 67.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 18.0% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 17.8% in 2011. The percentage of Copeland residents that described their health as fair increased from 8.8% to 15.0%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Copeland

The percentage of single people in Copeland decreased from 30.1% to 28.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 40.6% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 38.6% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Copeland that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 4.4% to 2.3%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 24.6% to 18.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 34.6% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 26.0% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 33.9% to 36.3%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Copeland

The percentage of Copeland residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 36.8% to 43.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 56.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 63.2% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

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Cornwall's population decreased by about 3,000 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Cornwall's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Cornwall fell by 19.7%, from just over 15,000 to 12,000.

The loss of around 3,000 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the South West to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 21.6%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Cornwall was home to, on average, 21,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 24,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the South West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the South West, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Cornwall

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Cornwall increased by seven thousand nine hundred and seventeen years, from 92,543 to 100,460 years.

This area had a higher average age than the South West and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 38,000 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 60 and 69 years decreased by just over 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Cornwall are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Cornwall by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 16.2% to 9.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 6.7% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 6.4% in 2011. The percentage of households in Cornwall which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 3.1% to 3.7%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} grew faster here than in any other local authority district across England. As a result, this area had the country's ninety-fifth lowest proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the South West

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Cornwall residents' country of birth

Around 151,281 Cornwall residents documented their country of birth as Luxembourg in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 95,186 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Bahrain was the next most represented, with 148,900 Cornwall residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 93,202 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Luxembourg, the greatest increase was among those who listed Bahrain as their country of birth. This group rose from 93,202 (0.7% of the local population) to 148,900 (1.0%).

Country of birth chart title

Country of birth chart sub-title

Change in health

The percentage of Cornwall residents that described their health as bad or very bad decreased from 30.6% to 17.8% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 18.4% of said their health was good or very good, compared with 16.7% in 2011. The percentage of Cornwall residents that described their health as fair increased from 52.6% to 63.8%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad {adj_noun} increased faster here than anywhere else in the South West. The improvement brought health in Cornwall close to the national average 64.3% in England described their health as good in 2021).

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents said their health was bad or very bad across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Cornwall residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 15.0% to 8.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 15.7% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 12.8% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Cornwall residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 24.7% to 18.6%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 8.5% in 2011 to 5.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage remained close to 0.5%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census decreased from 38.2% to 26.0% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 19.7% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 14.8% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 17.3% to 23.3%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across the South West. As a result, this area had the region’s thirteenth lowest proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun}.

Swindon had the South West's second lowest proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} (38.1%), while North Devon had the region's first lowest proportion (59.3%).

Long hour working was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

English identity in Cornwall

The percentage of respondents in Cornwall that identify only as English increased from 21.1% to 28.0% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 5.6% of residents described themselves as both English and British, compared with 8.2% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Cornwall that identify only as British increased from 3.1% to 3.7%.

The proportion of people who identify as only English {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 19.2% in 2011 to 22.5% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 29.1% to 24.3%.

The proportion of people who identify only as English was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only English across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Cornwall

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Cornwall, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Hindu, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 28.2% of respondents in Cornwall said they were Hindu, up from 21.7% in 2011.

Across the South West, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Hindu remained close to 2.6%, while across England the percentage went from 25.8% to 19.4%.

Around 25.7% of respondents in Cornwall said they had no religion, up from 23.6% in 2011. About 9.5% did not state their religion, down from 17.5% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Hindu in Cornwall remained close to 28.2%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, South West and Cornwall by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing relationships in Cornwall

The percentage of adults in Cornwall that were married decreased from 28.4% to 19.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 16.1% of people aged 16 and over said they were single, compared with 12.4% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Cornwall that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 29.2% to 30.8%.

The proportion of married people {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 11.7% in 2011 to 12.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 25.5% to 25.4%.

The proportion of married people was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were married across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Cornwall residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 48.3% to 49.2% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 17.3% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 17.2% in 2011. The percentage of Cornwall residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care remained close to 16.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Cornwall remained close to 49.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Cornwall by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in Cornwall housing

The percentage of Cornwall households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 13.6% to 13.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 38.2% of households rented privately, compared with 37.3% in 2011. The percentage of Cornwall households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 4.9% to 5.2%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the South West

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Cornwall

The percentage of Cornwall residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 43.7% to 45.5% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 54.5% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 56.3% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

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Cotswold's population increased by about 9,700 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 80,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Cotswold increased by 13.7%, from about 70,000 to 80,000.

The addition of around 9,700 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the South West (21.6%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Cotswold was home to, on average, 90,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 71,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the South West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the South West, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Cotswold

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Cotswold increased by seventeen thousand four hundred and forty-three years, from 48,891 to 66,334 years.

This area had a higher average age than the South West and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 46,000 people between the ages of 70 and 79 years, while the population between 10 and 19 years decreased by almost 4,000.

About 0.0% of people in Cotswold are aged between 70 and 79 years

Percentage of usual residents in Cotswold by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Cotswold residents' country of birth

Around 149,561 Cotswold residents documented their country of birth as Ireland in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,280 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Iceland was the next most represented, with 148,735 Cotswold residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 99,247 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Nauru as their country of birth. This group rose from 92,718 (0.7% of the local population) to 147,454 (0.9%).

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Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Cotswold which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 10.8% to 15.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 6.3% of households had a married couple, compared with 5.0% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 8.0% to 7.0%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 2.9% in 2011 to 3.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 9.9% to 6.6%.

The percentage of households with a married couple was higher than across the South West

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Cotswold

The percentage of Cotswold residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 46.7% to 60.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 40.0% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 53.3% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in Cotswold

The percentage of respondents in Cotswold that do not identify with any UK nationality increased from 21.3% to 26.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 1.6% of residents did identify with a UK and non-UK nationality, compared with 2.9% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Cotswold that identify only as British increased from 16.2% to 17.3%.

The proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 6.4% in 2011 to 5.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 6.6% to 7.0%.

The proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that do not identify with any UK nationality across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Cotswold

In 2021, 24.5% of Cotswold residents said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, up from 17.9% in 2011. The 0.1 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Across the South West, the percentage of people from one of the White ethnic groups increased from 13.6% to 21.3%, while across England the percentage went from 4.9% to 5.6%.

Around 27.6% of people in Cotswold said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 28.4% in 2011. About 21.2% said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 31.1% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) increased from 13.5% to 18.6%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from one of the White ethnic groups in Cotswold remained close to 24.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Cotswold by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Religion in Cotswold

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Cotswold, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they had no religion, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 26.7% of respondents in Cotswold said they had no religion, up from 21.0% in 2011.

Across the South West, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as having no religion decreased from 20.5% to 17.4%, while across England the percentage went from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Around 21.3% of respondents in Cotswold said they were Jewish, up from 17.3% in 2011. About 12.4% said they were Hindu, down from 14.0% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population that said they had no religion in Cotswold remained close to 26.7%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, South West and Cotswold by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Cotswold residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 12.2% to 8.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 61.3% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 59.9% in 2011. The percentage of Cotswold residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care remained close to 2.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Cotswold remained close to 8.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Cotswold by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Cotswold residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 12.5% to 10.1% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 36.1% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 43.9% in 2011. The percentage of Cotswold residents that described their health as fair increased from 43.6% to 53.7%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Cotswold residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 6.9% to 6.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 4.4% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 4.2% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Cotswold residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 25.7% to 23.8%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Cotswold

The percentage of single people in Cotswold increased from 9.5% to 10.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 34.1% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 38.4% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Cotswold that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 20.3% to 24.5%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 52.8% to 48.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 6.3% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 8.0% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 32.8% to 39.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 43.1% in 2011 to 45.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 39.8% to 40.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

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County Durham's population decreased by about 1,800 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

County Durham's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of County Durham fell by 34.9%, from about 5,000 to 3,300.

The loss of around 1,800 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the North East to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 43.9%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, County Durham was home to, on average, 83,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 68,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the North East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across County Durham, the North East and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older County Durham

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of County Durham increased by forty-nine thousand one hundred and eighty years, from 90,238 to 139,418 years.

This area had the lowest average age in the North East and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just under 31,000 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 20 and 29 years decreased by just under 3,000.

About 0.0% of people in County Durham are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in County Durham by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

County Durham residents' country of birth

Around 150,792 County Durham residents documented their country of birth as Gabon in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 94,995 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

American Samoa was the next most represented, with 137,041 County Durham residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 88,417 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

After Gabon, the greatest increase was among those who listed In the air as their country of birth. This group rose from 83,596 (0.6% of the local population) to 133,020 (0.8%).

Country of birth chart title

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Change in health

The percentage of County Durham residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 45.9% to 50.4% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 42.3% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 40.9% in 2011. The percentage of County Durham residents that described their health as fair decreased from 13.2% to 7.3%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North East (from 32.4% in 2011 to 25.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.0% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the North East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the North East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of unemployed County Durham residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 12.4% to 9.2% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 7.2% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 10.2% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive County Durham residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 16.1% to 18.6%.

The proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North East (from 7.7% in 2011 to 6.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 21.1% to 20.5%.

The rate of unemployment was higher than across the North East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were unemployed across local authority areas in the North East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 11.8% to 13.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 17.3% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 13.9% in 2011. The percentage of households in County Durham which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 7.3% to 9.0%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North East (which remained close to 0.6%). Across England, the percentage fell from 3.6% to 2.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the North East

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the North East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in County Durham housing

The percentage of County Durham households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 3.2% to 4.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 17.6% of households rented privately, compared with 23.7% in 2011. The percentage of County Durham households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 24.3% to 25.4%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North East (from 15.3% in 2011 to 10.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 8.7% to 6.6%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the North East

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the North East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in County Durham

The percentage of County Durham residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 25.5% to 42.5% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 57.5% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 74.5% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the North East, while the percentage of people who aren't limited by a long-term health problem or disability {adj_noun} grew faster than anywhere else in the region

This area had the region’s fifth highest proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun}.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the North East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the North East and the average across England, March 2021

English identity in County Durham

The percentage of respondents in County Durham that identify only as English decreased from 16.1% to 12.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 14.3% of residents described themselves as both English and British, compared with 17.4% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in County Durham that identify only as British increased from 0.7% to 0.8%.

The proportion of people who identify as only English {adj_noun} increased faster here than anywhere else in the North East. The improvement brought health in County Durham close to the national average 24.3% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify only as English was lower than across the North East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only English across local authority areas in the North East and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in County Durham

In 2021, 38.5% of County Durham residents said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 32.3% in 2011.

Across the North East, the percentage of people from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) decreased from 11.8% to 10.0%, while across England the percentage went from 35.7% to 41.4%.

Around 31.6% of people in County Durham said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 30.5% in 2011. About 17.3% said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 26.3% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from one of the White ethnic groups increased from 8.6% to 9.8%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) in County Durham remained close to 38.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North East and County Durham by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care

The percentage of County Durham residents that provided between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 32.9% to 26.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 47.1% of reported providing at least 50 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 41.0% in 2011. The percentage of County Durham residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care increased from 1.2% to 1.4%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North East (from 54.3% in 2011 to 41.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 32.4% to 38.8%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care in County Durham remained close to 26.0%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North East and County Durham by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing relationships in County Durham

The percentage of single people in County Durham decreased from 29.8% to 24.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 7.9% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 9.2% in 2011. The percentage of adults in County Durham that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 4.4% to 3.9%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North East (from 1.9% in 2011 to 2.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 20.3% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the North East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the North East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census increased from 24.4% to 32.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 1.2% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 1.0% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 64.5% to 52.1%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North East (from 26.6% in 2011 to 26.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 13.3% to 13.6%.

Long hour working was higher than across the North East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the North East and the average across England, March 2021

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Coventry's population increased by about 15,200 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 100,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Coventry increased by 17.3%, from almost 88,000 to 100,000.

The addition of around 15,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the West Midlands (38.8%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Coventry was home to, on average, 7,200 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 11,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the West Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the West Midlands, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Coventry

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Coventry increased by eighteen thousand seven hundred and eighty-six years, from 63,241 to 82,027 years.

This area had a lower average age than the West Midlands and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 27,000 people between the ages of 10 and 19 years, while the population between 70 and 79 years decreased by about 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Coventry are aged between 10 and 19 years

Percentage of usual residents in Coventry by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census decreased from 38.8% to 21.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 1.6% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 1.3% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 43.6% to 55.2%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} grew faster here than in any other local authority district across England. The improvement brought health in Coventry close to the national average 13.6% in England described their health as good in 2021).

Long hour working was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Coventry residents' country of birth

Around 152,282 Coventry residents documented their country of birth as Central African Republic in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 95,255 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Hungary was the next most represented, with 151,890 Coventry residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 97,515 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Central African Republic, the greatest increase was among those who listed Northern Ireland as their country of birth. This group rose from 96,804 (0.7% of the local population) to 151,220 (1.0%).

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Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Coventry residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 27.4% to 41.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 19.6% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 20.1% in 2011. The percentage of Coventry residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 26.5% to 18.8%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} decreased faster here than anywhere else in the West Midlands. The improvement brought health in Coventry close to the regional average 18.5% in the West Midlands described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Coventry remained close to 41.9%

Percentage of usual residents in England, West Midlands and Coventry by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children increased from 13.5% to 15.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 4.1% of households had a legally partnered couple and no children, compared with 3.4% in 2011. The percentage of households in Coventry which comprised a married couple (with or without children) decreased from 10.5% to 7.5%.

The proportion of households with an unmarried couple and no children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 11.8% in 2011 to 10.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 2.4% to 3.0%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of households that had an unmarried couple and no children across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Coventry housing

The percentage of Coventry households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 33.2% to 39.7% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 1.6% of households rented privately, compared with 2.2% in 2011. The percentage of Coventry households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 20.8% to 21.4%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Coventry

The percentage of Coventry residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 17.5% to 34.3% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 65.7% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 82.5% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Welsh identity in Coventry

The percentage of respondents in Coventry that identify only as Welsh decreased from 26.8% to 21.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 16.7% of residents described themselves as both Welsh and British, compared with 17.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Coventry that identify only as British increased from 18.1% to 25.0%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across the West Midlands. As a result, this area had the region’s eighth lowest proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun}.

Lichfield had the West Midlands' second lowest proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} (28.5%), while East Staffordshire had the region's first lowest proportion (26.7%).

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only Welsh across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Coventry

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Coventry, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they had no religion, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 24.0% of respondents in Coventry said they had no religion, up from 17.1% in 2011.

Across the West Midlands, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as having no religion decreased from 7.6% to 6.6%, while across England the percentage went from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Around 19.2% of respondents in Coventry said they were Muslim, up from 18.7% in 2011. About 15.9% did not state their religion, down from 19.1% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population that said they had no religion in Coventry remained close to 24.0%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, West Midlands and Coventry by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Coventry residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 68.8% to 61.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 37.9% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 30.2% in 2011. The percentage of Coventry residents that described their health as fair decreased from 1.0% to 0.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Coventry residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 14.4% to 13.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 17.9% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 14.8% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Coventry residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 20.6% to 16.5%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 26.8% in 2011 to 30.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage remained close to 0.5%.

The rate of employment was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Coventry

The percentage of single people in Coventry decreased from 11.3% to 10.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 29.9% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 28.1% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Coventry that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 36.4% to 32.5%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

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Craven's population increased by about 47,700 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 100,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Craven increased by 48.2%, from just over 99,000 to 150,000.

The addition of around 48,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the Yorkshire and The Humber (40.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Craven was home to, on average, 34,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 31,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to Yorkshire and The Humber

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Craven, Yorkshire and The Humber and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger Craven

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Craven decreased by ten thousand four hundred and ninety-four years, from 63,083 to 52,589 years.

This area had a lower average age than Yorkshire and The Humber and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 28,000 people between the ages of 20 and 29 years, while the population between 70 and 79 years decreased by just over 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Craven are aged between 20 and 29 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and Craven by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Craven residents' country of birth

Around 153,042 Craven residents documented their country of birth as In the air in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,558 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

United States minor outlying islands was the next most represented, with 140,743 Craven residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 95,472 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After In the air, the greatest increase was among those who listed Curacao as their country of birth. This group rose from 87,874 (0.6% of the local population) to 137,950 (0.9%).

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Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 34.5% to 48.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 4.2% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 3.5% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 36.9% to 29.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Craven close to the regional average 33.0% in Yorkshire and The Humber described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of unemployed Craven residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 7.8% to 10.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 11.1% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 10.5% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Craven residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 13.8% to 12.8%.

The proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 20.7% in 2011 to 21.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 21.1% to 20.5%.

The rate of unemployment was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were unemployed across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Craven housing

The percentage of Craven households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 16.5% to 26.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 4.1% of households rented privately, compared with 3.0% in 2011. The percentage of Craven households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 27.0% to 23.0%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across Yorkshire and The Humber. The improvement brought health in Craven close to the regional average 7.3% in Yorkshire and The Humber described their health as good in 2021).

The rate of home ownership was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in Craven

The percentage of respondents in Craven that identify as both Welsh and British decreased from 12.9% to 8.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 13.9% of residents identified as Welsh (and no other nationality), compared with 12.6% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Craven that identify only as British increased from 10.6% to 12.7%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 3.9% in 2011 to 2.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 7.7% to 10.4%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents that identify as Welsh and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Craven which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 11.4% to 14.2% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 11.3% of households had a married couple, compared with 12.1% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 9.2% to 9.8%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 11.5% in 2011 to 11.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 9.9% to 6.6%.

The percentage of households with a married couple was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Craven residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 45.1% to 48.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 3.1% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 3.9% in 2011. The percentage of Craven residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 6.1% to 5.8%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Craven remained close to 48.8%

Percentage of usual residents in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and Craven by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Craven residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 50.2% to 46.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 41.9% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 42.6% in 2011. The percentage of Craven residents that described their health as fair increased from 7.1% to 11.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Craven

The percentage of single people in Craven decreased from 59.8% to 59.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 0.9% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 0.7% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Craven that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 0.9% to 1.3%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Craven

The percentage of Craven residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 23.0% to 19.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 80.9% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 77.0% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Craven

In 2021, 17.5% of Craven residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), up from 12.5% in 2011. The 0.1 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Across Yorkshire and The Humber, the percentage of people from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) decreased from 31.9% to 25.8%, while across England the percentage went from 16.5% to 21.7%.

Around 43.9% of people in Craven said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 44.8% in 2011. About 18.3% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 16.3% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups decreased from 18.6% to 13.3%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Craven remained close to 17.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and Craven by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Crawley's population increased by about 2,100 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 32,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Crawley increased by 7.1%, from almost 30,000 to 32,000.

The addition of around 2,100 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the South East (3.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Crawley was home to, on average, 88,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 71,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the South East, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Crawley

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Crawley decreased by fifteen thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine years, from 69,565 to 53,776 years.

This area had a lower average age than the South East and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 37,000 people aged 80 years or over, while the population under nine years decreased by just over 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Crawley are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in Crawley by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Welsh identity in Crawley

The percentage of respondents in Crawley that identify only as Welsh decreased from 35.8% to 24.4% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 8.2% of residents described themselves as both Welsh and British, compared with 5.5% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Crawley that identify only as British decreased from 1.9% to 1.3%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} grew faster here than in any other local authority district across England. As a result, this area had the country's twenty-eighth lowest proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only Welsh across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Crawley residents' country of birth

Around 140,086 Crawley residents documented their country of birth as United States minor outlying islands in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 94,655 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Mauritania was the next most represented, with 137,641 Crawley residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 92,283 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed San Marino as their country of birth. This group rose from 83,809 (0.6% of the local population) to 134,076 (0.9%).

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Religion in Crawley

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Crawley, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Hindu, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 33.1% of respondents in Crawley said they were Hindu, up from 23.1% in 2011.

Across the South East, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Hindu decreased from 8.3% to 6.5%, while across England the percentage went from 25.8% to 19.4%.

Around 20.5% of respondents in Crawley said they were Jewish, down from 24.3% in 2011. About 12.0% said they had no religion, down from 16.5% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Hindu in Crawley remained close to 33.1%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, South East and Crawley by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Crawley which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 13.9% to 11.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 2.9% of households had a married couple, compared with 4.0% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 1.2% to 1.0%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 4.3% in 2011 to 2.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 9.9% to 6.6%.

The percentage of households with a married couple was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Crawley

The percentage of single people in Crawley increased from 21.7% to 32.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 20.6% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 26.3% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Crawley that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 9.5% to 12.4%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Crawley housing

The percentage of Crawley households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 39.4% to 28.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 8.6% of households rented privately, compared with 6.4% in 2011. The percentage of Crawley households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 7.1% to 8.7%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} increased faster here than anywhere else in the South East. As a result, this area had the region’s twelfth lowest proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun}.

Chichester had the South East's third lowest proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} (40.0%), while Havant had the region's first lowest proportion (41.5%).

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Crawley

In 2021, 23.1% of Crawley residents said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), up from 15.5% in 2011. The 0.1 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Around 37.1% of people in Crawley said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 45.1% in 2011. About 32.1% said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 33.9% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups increased from 3.9% to 5.1%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) in Crawley remained close to 23.1%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Crawley by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Crawley residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 16.1% to 20.1% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 13.3% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 20.3% in 2011. The percentage of Crawley residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 38.4% to 31.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Crawley remained close to 20.1%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Crawley by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Crawley residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 52.2% to 61.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 34.1% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 42.9% in 2011. The percentage of Crawley residents that described their health as fair decreased from 4.9% to 4.3%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Crawley residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 20.8% to 15.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 18.5% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 15.6% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Crawley residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 11.2% to 14.4%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 48.0% to 44.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 2.5% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 3.2% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 34.3% to 42.9%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

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Croydon's population increased by about 19,000 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 50,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Croydon increased by 48.6%, from about 39,000 to 58,000.

The addition of around 19,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the London (35.9%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Croydon was home to, on average, 6,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 6,100 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to London

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Croydon, London and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Croydon

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Croydon increased by twenty-three thousand four hundred and ninety-eight years, from 72,621 to 96,119 years.

This area had the third-lowest average age in London and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 38,000 people between the ages of 30 and 39 years, while the population between 50 and 59 years decreased by just over 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Croydon are aged between 30 and 39 years

Percentage of usual residents in Croydon by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Croydon, which comprised a single parent, increased from 11.4% to 16.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 4.6% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 6.5% in 2011. The percentage of households in Croydon which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 6.0% to 7.3%.

The proportion of single-parent households {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Croydon close to the regional average 3.4% in London described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a single-parent was higher than across London

Percentage of households that had a single parent across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Croydon residents' country of birth

Around 144,194 Croydon residents documented their country of birth as Myanmar (Burma) in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 92,425 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

Ukraine was the next most represented, with 139,256 Croydon residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 90,140 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

After Myanmar (Burma), the greatest increase was among those who listed Venezuela as their country of birth. This group rose from 85,733 (0.6% of the local population) to 136,546 (0.9%).

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Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Croydon residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 28.5% to 35.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 19.2% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 16.4% in 2011. The percentage of Croydon residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care decreased from 37.5% to 28.4%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 47.6% in 2011 to 55.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.1% to 9.6%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care in Croydon remained close to 35.7%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Croydon by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in Croydon housing

The percentage of Croydon households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 25.8% to 33.1% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 23.8% of households rented privately, compared with 26.2% in 2011. The percentage of Croydon households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 11.6% to 15.0%.

The proportion of socially rented homes {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 7.2% in 2011 to 10.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 22.1% to 24.5%.

The rate of social housing was higher than across London

Percentage of households that rented from a council or local authority across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Croydon

In 2021, 34.2% of Croydon residents said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 24.2% in 2011.

Across London, the percentage of people from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups increased from 17.2% to 18.8%, while across England the percentage went from 19.8% to 14.1%.

Around 19.8% of people in Croydon said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 26.3% in 2011. About 19.7% said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 26.7% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) increased from 13.3% to 14.7%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups in Croydon remained close to 34.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Croydon by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Croydon residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 51.4% to 42.8% between the last two censuses.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 1.1% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 1.2% in 2011. The percentage of Croydon residents that described their health as fair increased from 47.4% to 56.1%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Croydon residents (excluding full-time students) remained close to 22.2% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 29.5% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 25.8% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Croydon residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 5.8% to 4.8%.

The rate of employment was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Croydon

The percentage of single people in Croydon increased from 4.0% to 4.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 2.7% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 5.3% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Croydon that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 46.5% to 51.7%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 2.5% to 1.8% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 31.3% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 34.1% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 29.9% to 25.8%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Croydon

The percentage of Croydon residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 47.3% to 36.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 63.7% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 52.7% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Croydon

The percentage of respondents in Croydon that identify only as British decreased from 17.1% to 16.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 24.8% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 23.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Croydon that identify as both English and British decreased from 17.5% to 13.8%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 15.0% in 2011 to 14.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 14.2% to 13.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

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Dacorum's population decreased by about 2,000 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Dacorum's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Dacorum fell by 2.7%, from just under 74,000 to 72,000.

The loss of around 2,000 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in East of England to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 6.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Dacorum was home to, on average, 55,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 37,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across East of England, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Dacorum

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Dacorum increased by one thousand five hundred and twenty-six years, from 18,009 to 19,535 years.

This area had a lower average age than East of England and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of just over 32,000 people between the ages of 50 and 59 years, while the population between 10 and 19 years decreased by almost 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Dacorum are aged between 50 and 59 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Dacorum by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

National identity in Dacorum

The percentage of respondents in Dacorum that identify as both Welsh and British decreased from 22.3% to 12.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 7.4% of residents identified as Welsh (and no other nationality), compared with 6.6% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Dacorum that identify only as British increased from 7.3% to 9.3%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Dacorum close to the national average 10.4% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as Welsh and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Dacorum residents' country of birth

Around 154,151 Dacorum residents documented their country of birth as Portugal in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,697 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Sudan was the next most represented, with 151,539 Dacorum residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 95,830 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Portugal, the greatest increase was among those who listed Armenia as their country of birth. This group rose from 95,074 (0.7% of the local population) to 150,992 (1.0%).

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Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census increased from 56.4% to 65.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 18.6% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 24.4% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 3.9% to 2.6%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 14.7% in 2011 to 9.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 13.3% to 13.6%.

Long hour working was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Dacorum

The percentage of single people in Dacorum decreased from 18.5% to 10.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 26.2% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 24.2% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Dacorum that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 15.0% to 9.8%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Dacorum residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 7.7% to 7.4% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 44.3% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 38.4% in 2011. The percentage of Dacorum residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 11.3% to 13.6%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Dacorum remained close to 7.4%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Dacorum by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Dacorum residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 47.2% to 40.1% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 16.0% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 11.7% in 2011. The percentage of Dacorum residents that described their health as fair increased from 41.1% to 43.9%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Dacorum residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 20.2% to 18.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 19.7% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 14.0% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Dacorum residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 9.6% to 11.8%.

The rate of employment was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 11.8% to 9.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 10.1% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 13.0% in 2011. The percentage of households in Dacorum which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 1.4% to 1.2%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Dacorum housing

The percentage of Dacorum households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 18.4% to 20.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 9.7% of households rented privately, compared with 13.9% in 2011. The percentage of Dacorum households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 17.5% to 14.5%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Dacorum

The percentage of Dacorum residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 48.1% to 40.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 59.7% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 51.9% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Dacorum

In 2021, 22.0% of Dacorum residents said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), up from 14.4% in 2011. The 0.1 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Around 32.3% of people in Dacorum said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 35.5% in 2011. About 18.3% said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 24.3% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups increased from 7.9% to 14.4%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) in Dacorum remained close to 22.0%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Dacorum by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Darlington's population decreased by about 32,500 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Darlington's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Darlington fell by 36.2%, from just under 90,000 to 57,000.

The loss of around 32,500 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the North East to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 43.9%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Darlington was home to, on average, 13,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 11,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the North East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Darlington, the North East and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Darlington

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Darlington increased by sixteen thousand five hundred and sixty-two years, from 94,312 to 110,874 years.

This area had the third-lowest average age in the North East and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just under 29,000 people between the ages of 30 and 39 years, while the population between 50 and 59 years decreased by just under 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Darlington are aged between 30 and 39 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, North East and Darlington by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Darlington residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 17.7% to 26.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 5.2% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 8.3% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Darlington residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 20.6% to 19.2%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell faster here than in any other local authority district across England. The improvement brought health in Darlington close to the regional average 13.1% in the North East described their health as good in 2021).

The rate of employment was higher than across the North East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the North East and the average across England, March 2021

Darlington residents' country of birth

Around 147,114 Darlington residents documented their country of birth as Antigua and Barbuda in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,619 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Puerto Rico was the next most represented, with 147,068 Darlington residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 92,557 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Puerto Rico as their country of birth. This group rose from 92,557 (0.6% of the local population) to 147,068 (0.9%).

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Change in health

The percentage of Darlington residents that described their health as bad or very bad increased from 30.5% to 41.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 28.5% of said their health was good or very good, compared with 36.9% in 2011. The percentage of Darlington residents that described their health as fair decreased from 32.6% to 29.6%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad {adj_noun} decreased faster here than anywhere else in the North East. The improvement brought health in Darlington close to the regional average 29.8% in the North East described their health as good in 2021).

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health was higher than across the North East

Percentage of usual residents said their health was bad or very bad across local authority areas in the North East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Darlington which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 9.0% to 5.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 8.9% of households had a married couple, compared with 8.8% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 5.4% to 6.3%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across the North East. As a result, this area had the region’s sixth highest proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun}.

Middlesbrough had the North East's second lowest proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} (12.6%), while Redcar and Cleveland had the region's first lowest proportion (15.7%).

The percentage of households with a married couple was higher than across the North East

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in the North East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Darlington

The percentage of Darlington residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 69.1% to 81.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 18.9% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 30.9% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North East (from 80.5% in 2011 to 86.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 56.3% to 60.0%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the North East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the North East and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Darlington

In 2021, 45.8% of Darlington residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 37.5% in 2011.

Across the North East, the percentage of people from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) increased from 6.5% to 9.4%, while across England the percentage went from 16.5% to 21.7%.

Around 37.5% of people in Darlington said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 44.8% in 2011. About 13.6% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 12.3% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 3.1% to 1.8%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Darlington remained close to 45.8%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North East and Darlington by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Darlington residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 28.0% to 25.9% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 18.8% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 17.4% in 2011. The percentage of Darlington residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care increased from 18.9% to 20.1%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North East (from 1.2% in 2011 to 1.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.1% to 9.6%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care in Darlington remained close to 25.9%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North East and Darlington by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing relationships in Darlington

The percentage of adults in Darlington that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 4.9% to 8.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 6.0% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 5.6% in 2011. The percentage of single people in Darlington increased from 37.5% to 38.7%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North East (from 19.7% in 2011 to 15.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 13.6% to 15.9%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner was lower than across the North East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they had divorced or broken up with a married or civil partner across local authority areas in the North East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 14.3% to 16.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 24.2% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 18.7% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 13.8% to 20.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North East (from 9.3% in 2011 to 13.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 39.8% to 40.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the North East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the North East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Darlington housing

The percentage of Darlington households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 28.6% to 20.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 29.0% of households rented privately, compared with 24.5% in 2011. The percentage of Darlington households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 4.7% to 5.3%.

The proportion of socially rented homes {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North East (from 29.1% in 2011 to 24.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 22.1% to 24.5%.

The rate of social housing was lower than across the North East

Percentage of households that rented from a council or local authority across local authority areas in the North East and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Darlington

The percentage of respondents in Darlington that identify only as British increased from 18.1% to 20.4% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 9.5% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 11.8% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Darlington that identify as both English and British decreased from 16.3% to 14.3%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North East (from 7.0% in 2011 to 8.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 14.2% to 13.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the North East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the North East and the average across England, March 2021

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Dartford's population decreased by about 21,700 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Dartford's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Dartford fell by 34.8%, from about 62,000 to 41,000.

The loss of around 21,700 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the South East to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 3.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Dartford was home to, on average, 73,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 47,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Dartford, the South East and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Dartford

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Dartford increased by four hundred and eighty years, from 71,795 to 72,275 years.

This area had a lower average age than the South East and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of about 25,000 people between the ages of 60 and 69 years, while the population between 10 and 19 years decreased by about 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Dartford are aged between 60 and 69 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Dartford by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

National identity in Dartford

The percentage of respondents in Dartford that do not identify with any UK nationality increased from 16.1% to 27.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 3.6% of residents did identify with a UK and non-UK nationality, compared with 4.7% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Dartford that identify only as British increased from 4.7% to 6.1%.

The proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Dartford close to the regional average 3.2% in the South East described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who do not identify with a UK nationality was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that do not identify with any UK nationality across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Dartford residents' country of birth

Around 145,810 Dartford residents documented their country of birth as Somalia in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 93,471 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Philippines was the next most represented, with 144,928 Dartford residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 93,051 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Singapore as their country of birth. This group rose from 89,519 (0.7% of the local population) to 142,550 (1.0%).

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Ethnicity in Dartford

In 2021, 47.9% of Dartford residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 31.5% in 2011.

Around 29.0% of people in Dartford said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 39.1% in 2011. About 11.5% said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 18.1% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) increased from 6.7% to 8.4%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Dartford remained close to 47.9%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Dartford by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Dartford residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 44.9% to 53.4% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 14.2% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 17.0% in 2011. The percentage of Dartford residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 6.1% to 3.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Dartford remained close to 53.4%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Dartford by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Dartford residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 29.4% to 41.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 25.6% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 36.3% in 2011. The percentage of Dartford residents that described their health as fair decreased from 34.3% to 32.9%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Dartford residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 7.9% to 7.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 32.2% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 26.6% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Dartford residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 23.5% to 25.6%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 10.7% to 11.0% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 2.8% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 3.1% in 2011. The percentage of households in Dartford which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 7.9% to 8.3%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Dartford

The percentage of single people in Dartford decreased from 7.8% to 6.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 18.4% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 16.0% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Dartford that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 32.6% to 27.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 1.4% to 1.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 13.9% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 15.7% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census remained close to 41.0%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Dartford housing

The percentage of Dartford households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 12.1% to 16.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 13.3% of households rented privately, compared with 11.5% in 2011. The percentage of Dartford households that rented from a council or local authority remained close to 2.0%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Dartford

The percentage of Dartford residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 22.5% to 30.2% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 69.8% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 77.5% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

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Denbighshire's population increased by about 100 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population changed very little

In the decade to 2021, the population of Denbighshire remained close to 1,300.

The addition of around 70 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the Wales (0.2%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of Wales (up 0.2% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Denbighshire was home to, on average, 1,500 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 1,200 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across Wales

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Wales, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Denbighshire

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Denbighshire decreased by nine thousand one hundred and three years, from 38,706 to 29,603 years.

This area had a lower average age than Carmarthenshire (one of the most statistically similar areas to Denbighshire based on ONS area classifications) (46,540 years of age) and remained younger than the average local authority area across Wales (91,248 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of just over 49,000 children under the age of nine years, while the population between 10 and 19 years decreased by almost 2,000.

About 0.0% of people in Denbighshire are aged under nine years

Percentage of usual residents in Denbighshire by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of unemployed Denbighshire residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 27.6% to 31.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 22.7% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 18.4% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Denbighshire residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 15.7% to 11.2%.

The proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's second lowest proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The rate of unemployment was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were unemployed across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Denbighshire which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 5.6% to 8.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 8.9% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 10.6% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children decreased from 6.7% to 6.3%.

The proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} fell faster here than in any other local authority district across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's fifth lowest proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The percentage of households with a married couple was higher than across Wales

Percentage of households that had a married couple across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 23.8% to 34.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 23.3% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 16.9% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 41.6% to 29.4%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} fell faster here than anywhere else in Wales. As a result, this area had the country's eighth lowest proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in number of Welsh language speakers

The proportion of Welsh speakers in Denbighshire fell from 54.1% to 31.8% in the 10 years leading up to Census 2021.

This was the largest increase in the proportion of Welsh speakers of any local authority area in the country. Of the few areas where knowledge of the Welsh language increased, Neath Port Talbot saw the largest change (from 23.9% to 21.0%).

There are 32,836 fewer people living in Denbighshire who spoke Welsh compared with 2011, while the number of people who did not spoke Welsh decreased by 0.

In Conwy (the local authority area that shares the largest boundary with Denbighshire), the proportion of people over the age of three who could speak some Welsh remained close to 49.0%. Across Wales, the proportion remained close to 88.5%.

The proportion of people who could speak Welsh was lower than across Wales

Percentage of people aged three and over that said they could speak Welsh across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Denbighshire residents' country of birth

Around 144,442 Denbighshire residents documented their country of birth as Iceland in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 93,605 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Finland was the next most represented, with 138,113 Denbighshire residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 98,474 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Iceland, the greatest increase was among those who listed Vietnam as their country of birth. This group rose from 86,691 (0.6% of the local population) to 137,095 (0.9%).

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Change in unpaid care

The percentage of Denbighshire residents that provided between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 34.5% to 41.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 41.3% of reported providing at least 50 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 39.6% in 2011. The percentage of Denbighshire residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care decreased from 25.1% to 17.0%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's third lowest proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care in Denbighshire remained close to 41.1%

Percentage of usual residents in Wales, Conwy and Denbighshire by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Religion in Denbighshire

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Denbighshire, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Hindu, rising 0.0 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 18.2% of respondents in Denbighshire said they were Hindu, up from 14.0% in 2011.

Across Wales, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Hindu decreased from 14.8% to 11.0%.

Around 15.6% of respondents in Denbighshire said they were Muslim, up from 13.1% in 2011. About 13.4% said they had no religion, up from 12.8% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Hindu in Denbighshire remained close to 18.2%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in Wales, Conwy and Denbighshire by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Denbighshire residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 30.5% to 27.2% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 9.2% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 13.3% in 2011. The percentage of Denbighshire residents that described their health as fair increased from 56.1% to 63.6%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to nearby Conwy (which remained close 32.9%). Across Wales, the proportion increased from 12.1% to 12.3%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Changing relationships in Denbighshire

The percentage of single people in Denbighshire increased from 2.3% to 2.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 18.6% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 24.6% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Denbighshire that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 33.1% to 41.0%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to nearby Conwy (which remained close 1.6%). Across Wales, the proportion fell from 20.8% to 14.1%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in Denbighshire housing

The percentage of Denbighshire households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 5.5% to 5.8% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 11.7% of households rented privately, compared with 13.3% in 2011. The percentage of Denbighshire households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 13.6% to 13.8%.

The proportion of households that owned their home {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to nearby Conwy (which remained close 1.1%). Across Wales, the proportion increased from 32.3% to 33.9%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across Wales

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Disability in Denbighshire

The percentage of Denbighshire residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 38.2% to 28.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 71.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 61.8% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to nearby Conwy (which remained close 30.8%). Across Wales, the proportion increased from 29.5% to 39.6%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

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Derby's population decreased by about 1,300 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Derby's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Derby fell by 1.5%, from just under 90,000 to 88,000.

The loss of around 1,300 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the East Midlands to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 31.1%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Derby was home to, on average, 90,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 61,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the East Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the East Midlands, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Derby

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Derby increased by thirty-six thousand two hundred years, from 61,036 to 97,236 years.

This area had a lower average age than the East Midlands and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 32,000 people between the ages of 10 and 19 years, while the population between 40 and 49 years decreased by about 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Derby are aged between 10 and 19 years

Percentage of usual residents in Derby by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Derby residents' country of birth

Around 147,037 Derby residents documented their country of birth as Caribbean (Not otherwise specified) in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 95,559 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Cocos (Keeling) Islands was the next most represented, with 146,247 Derby residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 91,543 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Cocos (Keeling) Islands as their country of birth. This group rose from 91,543 (0.7% of the local population) to 146,247 (1.0%).

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Change in health

The percentage of Derby residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 61.1% to 53.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 28.6% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 26.0% in 2011. The percentage of Derby residents that described their health as fair increased from 12.9% to 18.3%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Derby housing

The percentage of households in Derby that rented privately decreased from 20.0% to 13.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 26.0% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 27.2% in 2011. The percentage of Derby households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 15.8% to 17.5%.

Private renting was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Derby

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Derby, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they had no religion, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 23.3% of respondents in Derby said they had no religion, up from 16.2% in 2011.

Across the East Midlands, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as having no religion decreased from 12.0% to 9.8%, while across England the percentage went from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Around 18.1% of respondents in Derby said they were Jewish, up from 14.8% in 2011. About 14.9% said they were Hindu, up from 12.9% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population that said they had no religion in Derby remained close to 23.3%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, East Midlands and Derby by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Derby residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 32.4% to 24.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 13.4% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 12.4% in 2011. The percentage of Derby residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care increased from 19.6% to 22.5%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care in Derby remained close to 24.8%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Derby by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Derby, which comprised a single parent, increased from 9.6% to 12.2% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 7.4% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 7.3% in 2011. The percentage of households in Derby which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 5.1% to 6.1%.

The proportion of single-parent households {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 2.3% in 2011 to 2.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 4.6% to 6.3%.

The percentage of households with a single-parent was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that had a single parent across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 19.8% to 24.7% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 37.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 33.6% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 27.7% to 27.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Derby residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 22.2% to 25.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 25.3% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 26.6% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Derby residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 24.1% to 23.1%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Derby

The percentage of single people in Derby increased from 20.9% to 21.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 34.4% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 29.4% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Derby that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 10.8% to 10.7%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Derby

The percentage of Derby residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 79.4% to 78.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 21.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 20.6% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Derby

The percentage of respondents in Derby that identify only as British increased from 7.4% to 7.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 6.6% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 7.7% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Derby that identify as both English and British increased from 21.4% to 25.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

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Derbyshire Dales' population decreased by about 24,500 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Derbyshire Dales' population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Derbyshire Dales fell by 38.7%, from about 63,000 to 39,000.

The loss of around 24,500 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the East Midlands to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 31.1%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Derbyshire Dales was home to, on average, 92,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 61,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the East Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Derbyshire Dales, the East Midlands and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger Derbyshire Dales

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Derbyshire Dales decreased by six thousand one hundred and ninety-three years, from 52,191 to 45,998 years.

This area had a lower average age than the East Midlands and became younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 33,000 people between the ages of 20 and 29 years, while the population between 30 and 39 years decreased by almost 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Derbyshire Dales are aged between 20 and 29 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Derbyshire Dales by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 12.2% to 7.4% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 9.5% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 7.4% in 2011. The percentage of households in Derbyshire Dales which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 6.8% to 7.5%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Derbyshire Dales close to the national average 2.6% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Derbyshire Dales residents' country of birth

Around 145,417 Derbyshire Dales residents documented their country of birth as Guinea in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,455 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Cape Verde was the next most represented, with 144,802 Derbyshire Dales residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 91,370 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Cape Verde as their country of birth. This group rose from 91,370 (0.7% of the local population) to 144,802 (1.0%).

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Changing work life

The percentage of unemployed Derbyshire Dales residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 18.0% to 24.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 13.9% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 22.2% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Derbyshire Dales residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 14.0% to 11.8%.

The proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 28.8% in 2011 to 35.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 21.1% to 20.5%.

The rate of unemployment was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were unemployed across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Welsh identity in Derbyshire Dales

The percentage of respondents in Derbyshire Dales that identify only as Welsh increased from 18.2% to 25.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 14.3% of residents described themselves as both Welsh and British, compared with 19.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Derbyshire Dales that identify only as British increased from 5.4% to 5.8%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 21.7% in 2011 to 13.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 9.6% to 6.4%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only Welsh across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Derbyshire Dales residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 13.3% to 12.6% between the last two censuses.

The percentage who reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week remained close to 1.7%, while the percentage of Derbyshire Dales residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 46.4% to 42.5%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Derbyshire Dales remained close to 12.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Derbyshire Dales by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Derbyshire Dales residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 45.1% to 51.0% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 10.6% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 13.7% in 2011. The percentage of Derbyshire Dales residents that described their health as fair decreased from 41.2% to 38.4%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Derbyshire Dales

The percentage of single people in Derbyshire Dales increased from 5.6% to 6.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 11.6% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 7.3% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Derbyshire Dales that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 32.8% to 36.1%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 32.0% to 36.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 23.4% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 21.8% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 23.2% to 17.7%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Derbyshire Dales housing

The percentage of Derbyshire Dales households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 28.2% to 24.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 15.5% of households rented privately, compared with 11.9% in 2011. The percentage of Derbyshire Dales households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 16.2% to 11.5%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Derbyshire Dales

The percentage of Derbyshire Dales residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 47.0% to 47.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 52.9% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 53.0% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Derbyshire Dales

In 2021, 18.8% of Derbyshire Dales residents said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, up from 14.3% in 2011. The 0.0 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Across the East Midlands, the percentage of people from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 24.0% to 17.7%, while across England the percentage went from 19.8% to 14.1%.

Around 39.9% of people in Derbyshire Dales said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 37.9% in 2011. About 21.6% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 30.2% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from one of the White ethnic groups increased from 12.3% to 14.6%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups in Derbyshire Dales remained close to 18.8%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Derbyshire Dales by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Doncaster's population increased by about 22,700 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 84,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Doncaster increased by 37.2%, from almost 61,000 to 84,000.

The addition of around 23,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the Yorkshire and The Humber (40.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Doncaster was home to, on average, 48,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 60,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to Yorkshire and The Humber

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Doncaster

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Doncaster increased by four thousand seven hundred and fifty years, from 57,491 to 62,241 years.

This area had a lower average age than Yorkshire and The Humber and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of almost 44,000 people between the ages of 60 and 69 years, while the population over the age of 80 years decreased by almost 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Doncaster are aged between 60 and 69 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and Doncaster by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Doncaster residents' country of birth

Around 155,208 Doncaster residents documented their country of birth as Peru in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,978 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Jersey was the next most represented, with 149,424 Doncaster residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 97,318 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Peru, the greatest increase was among those who listed Jersey as their country of birth. This group rose from 97,318 (0.7% of the local population) to 149,424 (1.0%).

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Changing work life

The percentage of economically inactive Doncaster residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 20.6% to 15.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 14.8% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 13.6% in 2011. The percentage of unemployed Doncaster residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 12.5% to 12.3%.

The proportion of people who were not working or actively seeking work (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 19.1% in 2011 to 18.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 21.9% to 20.7%.

The proportion of people not working or actively seeking work was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were not working or actively seeking work across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children increased from 9.5% to 12.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 10.7% of households had a legally partnered couple and no children, compared with 10.3% in 2011. The percentage of households in Doncaster which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

The proportion of households with an unmarried couple and no children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 2.9% in 2011 to 2.7% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 2.4% to 3.0%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of households that had an unmarried couple and no children across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Welsh identity in Doncaster

The percentage of respondents in Doncaster that identify only as Welsh decreased from 20.7% to 12.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 18.8% of residents described themselves as both Welsh and British, compared with 18.0% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Doncaster that identify only as British increased from 22.2% to 24.8%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across Yorkshire and The Humber. The improvement brought health in Doncaster close to the national average 6.4% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only Welsh across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Doncaster

In 2021, 35.4% of Doncaster residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 25.3% in 2011.

Around 31.9% of people in Doncaster said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 31.2% in 2011. About 13.6% said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 18.8% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 14.8% to 12.6%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Doncaster remained close to 35.4%

Percentage of usual residents in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and Doncaster by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Religion in Doncaster

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Doncaster, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they had no religion, rising 0.0 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 27.8% of respondents in Doncaster said they had no religion, up from 24.2% in 2011.

Around 21.2% of respondents in Doncaster said they were Hindu, up from 18.1% in 2011. About 18.5% said they were Buddhist, down from 24.8% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population that said they had no religion in Doncaster remained close to 27.8%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and Doncaster by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care

The percentage of Doncaster residents that provided between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 30.2% to 22.2% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 22.1% of reported providing at least 50 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 17.0% in 2011. The percentage of Doncaster residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care increased from 52.5% to 55.5%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 34.8% in 2011 to 27.5% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 32.4% to 38.8%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care in Doncaster remained close to 22.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and Doncaster by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Doncaster residents that described their health as bad or very bad decreased from 37.2% to 28.7% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 70.3% of said their health was good or very good, compared with 61.9% in 2011. The percentage of Doncaster residents that described their health as fair increased from 0.9% to 1.0%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 38.8% in 2011 to 40.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 52.8% to 64.3%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents said their health was bad or very bad across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Doncaster

The percentage of adults in Doncaster that were married decreased from 17.4% to 14.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 13.6% of people aged 16 and over said they were single, compared with 20.8% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Doncaster that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 25.9% to 33.4%.

The proportion of married people {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 36.6% in 2011 to 31.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 25.5% to 25.4%.

The proportion of married people was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were married across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 18.4% to 23.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 10.2% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 12.7% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 42.6% to 31.4%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 25.1% in 2011 to 33.0% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 39.8% to 40.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Doncaster

The percentage of Doncaster residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 26.5% to 31.1% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 68.9% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 73.5% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 79.0% in 2011 to 66.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 56.3% to 60.0%.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

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Dorset's population increased by about 3,700 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 22,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Dorset increased by 20.2%, from just over 18,000 to 22,000.

The addition of around 3,700 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the South West (21.6%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Dorset was home to, on average, 36,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 26,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the South West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Dorset, the South West and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Dorset

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Dorset increased by forty-one thousand two hundred and fifty-four years, from 73,625 to 114,879 years.

This area had a higher average age than the South West and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of almost 15,000 people between the ages of 20 and 29 years, while the population between 50 and 59 years decreased by just under 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Dorset are aged between 20 and 29 years

Percentage of usual residents in Dorset by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Dorset which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 17.3% to 24.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 3.5% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 3.4% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children decreased from 4.5% to 3.9%.

The proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} fell faster here than in any other local authority district across England. As a result, this area had the country's lowest proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The percentage of households with a married couple was higher than across the South West

Percentage of households that had a married couple across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Dorset residents' country of birth

Around 151,325 Dorset residents documented their country of birth as American Samoa in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 96,507 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

Namibia was the next most represented, with 146,031 Dorset residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 99,319 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After American Samoa, the greatest increase was among those who listed Angola as their country of birth. This group rose from 91,499 (0.6% of the local population) to 141,095 (0.9%).

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Ethnicity in Dorset

In 2021, 52.4% of Dorset residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 37.6% in 2011.

Across the South West, the percentage of people from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) decreased from 26.3% to 22.1%, while across England the percentage went from 16.5% to 21.7%.

Around 24.4% of people in Dorset said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 34.0% in 2011. About 14.2% said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 16.3% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups decreased from 10.5% to 7.0%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Dorset remained close to 52.4%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Dorset by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing relationships in Dorset

The percentage of adults in Dorset that were married decreased from 30.4% to 19.4% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 26.5% of people aged 16 and over said they were single, compared with 23.9% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Dorset that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 9.8% to 13.3%.

The proportion of married people {adj_noun} increased faster here than anywhere else in the South West. The improvement brought health in Dorset close to the national average 25.4% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of married people was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were married across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Dorset housing

The percentage of households in Dorset that rented privately decreased from 29.0% to 17.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 29.1% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 26.0% in 2011. The percentage of Dorset households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 1.7% to 1.2%.

The proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across the South West. The improvement brought health in Dorset close to the national average 29.2% in England described their health as good in 2021).

Private renting was lower than across the South West

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Dorset

The percentage of respondents in Dorset that identify only as British increased from 17.1% to 25.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 18.6% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 20.4% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Dorset that identify as both English and British decreased from 15.3% to 10.5%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} decreased faster here than anywhere else in the South West. The improvement brought health in Dorset close to the regional average 1.1% in the South West described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Dorset

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Dorset, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Muslim, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 16.9% of respondents in Dorset said they were Muslim, up from 11.8% in 2011.

Across the South West, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Muslim increased from 14.5% to 18.7%, while across England the percentage went from 0.2% to 0.3%.

Around 19.5% of respondents in Dorset said they were Sikh, up from 16.0% in 2011. About 16.8% did not state their religion, down from 22.0% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Muslim in Dorset remained close to 16.9%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, South West and Dorset by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Dorset residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 56.1% to 65.5% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 33.5% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 42.8% in 2011. The percentage of Dorset residents that described their health as fair increased from 1.0% to 1.1%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Dorset residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 19.0% to 21.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 16.0% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 11.8% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Dorset residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 29.5% to 26.1%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Dorset residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 34.2% to 32.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 35.1% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 37.5% in 2011. The percentage of Dorset residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 12.0% to 12.6%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Dorset remained close to 32.1%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Dorset by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 31.6% to 35.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 23.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 28.6% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 10.1% to 9.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

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Dover's population decreased by about 1,400 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Dover's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Dover fell by 1.4%, from just over 97,000 to 96,000.

The loss of around 1,400 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the South East to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 3.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Dover was home to, on average, 83,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 54,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the South East, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Dover

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Dover increased by eighteen thousand nine hundred and seven years, from 89,183 to 108,090 years.

This area had a higher average age than the South East and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of almost 19,000 people between the ages of 70 and 79 years, while the population over the age of 80 years decreased by almost 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Dover are aged between 70 and 79 years

Percentage of usual residents in Dover by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Dover which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 12.2% to 17.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 5.9% of households had a married couple, compared with 10.5% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 7.0% to 4.6%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Dover close to the regional average 2.9% in the South East described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a married couple was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Dover residents' country of birth

Around 144,342 Dover residents documented their country of birth as El Salvador in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 90,282 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

Anguilla was the next most represented, with 140,426 Dover residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 88,412 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

After El Salvador, the greatest increase was among those who listed Anguilla as their country of birth. This group rose from 88,412 (0.6% of the local population) to 140,426 (0.9%).

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Change in Dover housing

The percentage of Dover households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 23.5% to 31.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 29.0% of households rented privately, compared with 27.0% in 2011. The percentage of Dover households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 19.0% to 19.8%.

The proportion of socially rented homes {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Dover close to the regional average 27.4% in the South East described their health as good in 2021).

The rate of social housing was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that rented from a council or local authority across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of economically inactive Dover residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 28.0% to 39.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 8.0% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 14.0% in 2011. The percentage of unemployed Dover residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 21.6% to 19.5%.

The proportion of people who were not working or actively seeking work (excluding students) {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the South East. The improvement brought health in Dover close to the regional average 16.7% in the South East described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people not working or actively seeking work was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were not working or actively seeking work across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Dover

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Dover, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they had no religion, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 23.3% of respondents in Dover said they had no religion, up from 17.7% in 2011.

Across the South East, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as having no religion decreased from 13.7% to 9.3%, while across England the percentage went from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Around 18.0% of respondents in Dover said they were Sikh, up from 17.5% in 2011. About 16.1% said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, up from 11.9% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population that said they had no religion in Dover remained close to 23.3%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, South East and Dover by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Dover residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 13.7% to 16.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 38.7% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 32.1% in 2011. The percentage of Dover residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 16.0% to 13.7%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Dover remained close to 16.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Dover by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Dover residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 23.5% to 24.8% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 28.4% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 38.1% in 2011. The percentage of Dover residents that described their health as fair increased from 38.4% to 46.8%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Dover

The percentage of single people in Dover decreased from 10.5% to 8.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 29.8% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 28.1% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Dover that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 36.7% to 41.8%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 30.3% to 26.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 32.6% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 29.2% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 28.2% to 33.3%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Dover

The percentage of Dover residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 45.7% to 55.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 44.4% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 54.3% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Dover

The percentage of respondents in Dover that identify only as British increased from 6.6% to 7.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 27.7% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 22.6% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Dover that identify as both English and British increased from 10.7% to 11.2%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

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Dudley's population increased by about 39,300 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 100,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Dudley increased by 42.3%, from about 93,000 to 130,000.

The addition of around 39,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the West Midlands (38.8%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Dudley was home to, on average, 60,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 59,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the West Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Dudley, the West Midlands and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Dudley

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Dudley increased by four thousand one hundred and ninety-five years, from 7,137 to 11,332 years.

This area had a lower average age than the West Midlands and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 17,000 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 10 and 19 years decreased by about 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Dudley are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in Dudley by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Dudley residents' country of birth

Around 135,530 Dudley residents documented their country of birth as Western Sahara in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 84,843 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

Suriname was the next most represented, with 133,965 Dudley residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 97,057 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Western Sahara, the greatest increase was among those who listed Albania as their country of birth. This group rose from 80,275 (0.6% of the local population) to 126,883 (0.9%).

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Changing relationships in Dudley

The percentage of adults in Dudley that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 19.6% to 11.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 29.8% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 25.8% in 2011. The percentage of single people in Dudley increased from 18.5% to 20.9%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across the West Midlands. The improvement brought health in Dudley close to the national average 15.9% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they had divorced or broken up with a married or civil partner across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in Dudley

The percentage of respondents in Dudley that identify as both English and British increased from 15.6% to 18.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 3.6% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 4.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Dudley that identify only as British increased from 15.7% to 16.9%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 10.0% in 2011 to 12.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 12.0% to 15.1%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as English and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Dudley

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Dudley, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Buddhist, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 14.4% of respondents in Dudley said they were Buddhist, up from 9.1% in 2011.

Across the West Midlands, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Buddhist decreased from 15.6% to 11.9%, while across England the percentage went from 23.2% to 20.8%.

Around 26.1% of respondents in Dudley said they were Christian, up from 23.2% in 2011. About 22.7% said they were Sikh, up from 22.5% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Buddhist in Dudley remained close to 14.4%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, West Midlands and Dudley by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 3.2% to 4.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 4.8% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 7.8% in 2011. The percentage of households in Dudley which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 9.0% to 10.3%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 12.1% in 2011 to 13.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 3.6% to 2.6%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Dudley residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 12.7% to 15.2% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 2.9% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 3.5% in 2011. The percentage of Dudley residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 70.9% to 73.9%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Dudley remained close to 15.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, West Midlands and Dudley by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Dudley residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 57.1% to 61.3% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

The percentage who said their health was bad or very bad remained close to 6.7%, while the percentage of Dudley residents that described their health as fair decreased from 36.2% to 32.1%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Dudley residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 14.4% to 17.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 26.6% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 22.6% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Dudley residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 20.9% to 16.9%.

The proportion of employed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the West Midlands (from 26.8% in 2011 to 30.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage remained close to 0.5%.

The rate of employment was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 22.0% to 20.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 6.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 6.7% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 53.7% to 60.3%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Dudley housing

The percentage of Dudley households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 19.5% to 17.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 15.1% of households rented privately, compared with 14.1% in 2011. The percentage of Dudley households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 14.0% to 14.9%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Dudley

The percentage of Dudley residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 44.7% to 38.7% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 61.3% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 55.3% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

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Ealing's population decreased by about 3,800 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Ealing's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Ealing fell by 4.2%, from just over 90,000 to 86,000.

The loss of around 3,800 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in London to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 35.9%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Ealing was home to, on average, 59,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 40,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across London

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across London, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Ealing

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Ealing increased by fourteen thousand four hundred and seventy-eight years, from 59,806 to 74,284 years.

This area had a lower average age than London and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of about 58,000 people between the ages of 60 and 69 years, while the population between 40 and 49 years decreased by just under 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Ealing are aged between 60 and 69 years

Percentage of usual residents in Ealing by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

British identity in Ealing

The percentage of respondents in Ealing that identify only as British increased from 22.9% to 33.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 15.3% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 16.9% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Ealing that identify as both English and British increased from 5.0% to 5.3%.

The proportion of people who identify as only British {adj_noun} fell faster here than in any other local authority district across England. The improvement brought health in Ealing close to the regional average 14.0% in London described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Ealing residents' country of birth

Around 154,299 Ealing residents documented their country of birth as Ecuador in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,386 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Lesotho was the next most represented, with 140,554 Ealing residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 91,269 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Ecuador, the greatest increase was among those who listed Lesotho as their country of birth. This group rose from 91,269 (0.7% of the local population) to 140,554 (0.9%).

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Change in health

The percentage of Ealing residents that described their health as bad or very bad increased from 53.4% to 70.8% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 1.2% of said their health was good or very good, compared with 0.9% in 2011. The percentage of Ealing residents that described their health as fair decreased from 45.6% to 28.1%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad {adj_noun} decreased faster here than anywhere else in London. As a result, this area had Greater London's lowest proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad {adj_noun}.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents said their health was bad or very bad across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care

The percentage of Ealing residents that provided between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 28.6% to 16.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 13.3% of reported providing at least 50 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 11.3% in 2011. The percentage of Ealing residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care increased from 42.1% to 49.5%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of London (from 16.5% in 2011 to 17.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 32.4% to 38.8%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care in Ealing remained close to 16.4%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Ealing by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in Ealing housing

The percentage of households in Ealing that rented privately increased from 15.1% to 19.7% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 26.3% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 23.8% in 2011. The percentage of Ealing households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 26.8% to 22.4%.

Private renting was lower than across London

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Ealing residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 2.4% to 2.3% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 25.3% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 31.4% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Ealing residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 9.5% to 10.0%.

The rate of employment was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 6.5% to 5.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 8.4% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 8.6% in 2011. The percentage of households in Ealing which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 9.6% to 8.4%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across London

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Ealing

The percentage of single people in Ealing increased from 32.0% to 39.4% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 15.3% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 18.8% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Ealing that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 5.7% to 7.8%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 12.6% to 16.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

The percentage who said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census remained close to 60.4%, while the percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 6.0% to 4.8%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Ealing

The percentage of Ealing residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 56.2% to 58.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 41.2% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 43.8% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Ealing

In 2021, 9.3% of Ealing residents said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, up from 7.4% in 2011. The 0.0 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Across London, the percentage of people from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups increased from 17.2% to 18.8%, while across England the percentage went from 19.8% to 14.1%.

Around 32.7% of people in Ealing said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 33.8% in 2011. About 30.2% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 33.7% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups increased from 20.2% to 21.4%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups in Ealing remained close to 9.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Ealing by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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East Cambridgeshire's population increased by about 900 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population changed very little

In the decade to 2021, the population of East Cambridgeshire remained close to 6,500.

The addition of around 900 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the East of England (6.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, East Cambridgeshire was home to, on average, 33,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 49,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across East of England, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older East Cambridgeshire

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of East Cambridgeshire increased by twenty-one thousand one hundred and seventy-six years, from 91,191 to 112,367 years.

This area had a higher average age than East of England and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of about 36,000 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 60 and 69 years decreased by just over 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in East Cambridgeshire are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in East Cambridgeshire by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

East Cambridgeshire residents' country of birth

Around 151,007 East Cambridgeshire residents documented their country of birth as Island of Ireland (Not otherwise specified) in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,827 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.8% of the local population.

Niue was the next most represented, with 148,709 East Cambridgeshire residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 94,542 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Niue as their country of birth. This group rose from 94,542 (0.7% of the local population) to 148,709 (1.0%).

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Ethnicity in East Cambridgeshire

In 2021, 41.2% of East Cambridgeshire residents said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 29.4% in 2011.

Across East of England, the percentage of people from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 21.3% to 17.7%, while across England the percentage went from 19.8% to 14.1%.

Around 19.6% of people in East Cambridgeshire said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 25.1% in 2011. About 17.0% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 24.9% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups decreased from 14.5% to 13.2%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups in East Cambridgeshire remained close to 41.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and East Cambridgeshire by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of East Cambridgeshire residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 62.0% to 78.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 17.1% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 30.1% in 2011. The percentage of East Cambridgeshire residents that described their health as fair decreased from 7.9% to 4.9%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed East Cambridgeshire residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 16.3% to 8.4% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 16.1% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 14.1% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive East Cambridgeshire residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 10.0% to 9.6%.

The rate of employment was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in East Cambridgeshire, which comprised a single parent, decreased from 9.1% to 5.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 3.8% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 3.3% in 2011. The percentage of households in East Cambridgeshire which comprised a married couple (with or without children) decreased from 1.8% to 1.1%.

The proportion of single-parent households {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across East of England. The improvement brought health in East Cambridgeshire close to the national average 6.3% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a single-parent was higher than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a single parent across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in East Cambridgeshire

The percentage of respondents in East Cambridgeshire that identify as both Welsh and British increased from 24.5% to 30.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 4.4% of residents identified as Welsh (and no other nationality), compared with 3.3% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in East Cambridgeshire that identify only as British increased from 0.4% to 0.6%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as Welsh and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of East Cambridgeshire residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 12.4% to 14.1% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 19.6% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 14.7% in 2011. The percentage of East Cambridgeshire residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 40.9% to 31.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in East Cambridgeshire remained close to 14.1%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and East Cambridgeshire by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing relationships in East Cambridgeshire

The percentage of single people in East Cambridgeshire decreased from 28.0% to 27.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 4.1% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 2.9% in 2011. The percentage of adults in East Cambridgeshire that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 39.4% to 41.1%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 64.8% to 60.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 0.5% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 0.3% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 15.5% to 11.8%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in East Cambridgeshire housing

The percentage of East Cambridgeshire households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 19.5% to 22.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 30.2% of households rented privately, compared with 27.2% in 2011. The percentage of East Cambridgeshire households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 10.2% to 6.0%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in East Cambridgeshire

The percentage of East Cambridgeshire residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 3.7% to 4.7% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 95.3% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 96.3% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

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East Devon's population increased by about 3,500 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 11,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of East Devon increased by 48.2%, from about 7,300 to 11,000.

The addition of around 3,500 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the South West (21.6%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, East Devon was home to, on average, 54,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 47,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the South West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across East Devon, the South West and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger East Devon

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of East Devon decreased by three thousand six hundred and twenty-six years, from 35,802 to 32,176 years.

This area had a slightly lower average age than the South West and became younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 8,200 people between the ages of 50 and 59 years, while the population under nine years decreased by almost 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in East Devon are aged between 50 and 59 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and East Devon by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing relationships in East Devon

The percentage of single people in East Devon increased from 28.3% to 42.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 5.1% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 6.4% in 2011. The percentage of adults in East Devon that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 3.8% to 5.7%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in East Devon close to the regional average 62.3% in the South West described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

East Devon residents' country of birth

Around 139,938 East Devon residents documented their country of birth as Åland Islands in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,244 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Dominican Republic was the next most represented, with 137,449 East Devon residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 88,773 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Dominican Republic as their country of birth. This group rose from 88,773 (0.6% of the local population) to 137,449 (0.9%).

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Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in East Devon which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 11.1% to 15.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 8.4% of households had a married couple, compared with 8.0% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 5.1% to 3.9%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the South West. The improvement brought health in East Devon close to the regional average 3.2% in the South West described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a married couple was higher than across the South West

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in East Devon

The percentage of respondents in East Devon that identify as both English and British decreased from 29.2% to 22.1% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 20.2% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 17.6% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in East Devon that identify only as British remained close to 0.3%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 9.8% in 2011 to 11.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 12.0% to 15.1%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as English and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in East Devon

In 2021, 37.4% of East Devon residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 28.3% in 2011.

Around 31.0% of people in East Devon said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 29.2% in 2011. About 18.9% said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 23.0% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 16.9% to 11.3%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in East Devon remained close to 37.4%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and East Devon by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Religion in East Devon

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in East Devon, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Sikh, rising 0.0 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 14.8% of respondents in East Devon said they were Sikh, up from 11.6% in 2011.

Across the South West, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Sikh decreased from 21.9% to 14.4%, while across England the percentage went from 1.5% to 1.8%.

Around 18.9% of respondents in East Devon said they had no religion, up from 18.3% in 2011. About 18.0% said they were Christian, up from 15.9% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Sikh in East Devon remained close to 14.8%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, South West and East Devon by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of East Devon residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 35.9% to 37.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 20.3% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 19.4% in 2011. The percentage of East Devon residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 25.7% to 29.6%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in East Devon remained close to 37.9%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and East Devon by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of East Devon residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 48.3% to 53.5% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 18.0% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 24.2% in 2011. The percentage of East Devon residents that described their health as fair increased from 27.5% to 28.5%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed East Devon residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 9.3% to 6.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 17.2% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 19.7% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive East Devon residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 4.6% to 4.5%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 9.9% to 5.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 32.1% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 30.7% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 29.6% to 31.8%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in East Devon housing

The percentage of East Devon households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 24.1% to 25.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 20.4% of households rented privately, compared with 21.2% in 2011. The percentage of East Devon households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 2.7% to 2.2%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the South West

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

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East Hampshire's population decreased by about 700 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

East Hampshire's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of East Hampshire fell by 1.7%, from almost 41,000 to 40,000.

The loss of around 700 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the South East to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 3.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, East Hampshire was home to, on average, 49,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 67,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the South East, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older East Hampshire

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of East Hampshire increased by twenty-five thousand two hundred and sixty-six years, from 54,522 to 79,788 years.

This area had a lower average age than the South East and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of about 7,600 people between the ages of 10 and 19 years, while the population between 70 and 79 years decreased by just over 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in East Hampshire are aged between 10 and 19 years

Percentage of usual residents in East Hampshire by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

East Hampshire residents' country of birth

Around 143,212 East Hampshire residents documented their country of birth as Papua New Guinea in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 98,373 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Nepal was the next most represented, with 141,331 East Hampshire residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 92,239 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Uruguay as their country of birth. This group rose from 88,457 (0.6% of the local population) to 139,205 (0.9%).

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Students in East Hampshire

The percentage of East Hampshire residents that were studying (and not employed or seeking work) decreased from 27.1% to 18.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 24.4% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed students, compared with 25.4% in 2011. The percentage of East Hampshire residents that were studying and unemployed but seeking work increased from 3.3% to 4.3%.

The percentage of economically inactive students was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were in education across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in East Hampshire

The percentage of single people in East Hampshire decreased from 15.9% to 8.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 31.9% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 32.6% in 2011. The percentage of adults in East Hampshire that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 3.5% to 3.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in East Hampshire

The percentage of respondents in East Hampshire that identify only as British increased from 28.6% to 36.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 21.5% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 21.1% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in East Hampshire that identify as both English and British decreased from 19.9% to 12.2%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in East Hampshire

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in East Hampshire, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Sikh, rising 0.0 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 13.8% of respondents in East Hampshire said they were Sikh, up from 10.0% in 2011.

Across the South East, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Sikh increased from 3.9% to 6.3%, while across England the percentage went from 1.5% to 1.8%.

Around 16.9% of respondents in East Hampshire did not state their religion, up from 14.4% in 2011. About 13.5% said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, up from 11.7% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Sikh in East Hampshire remained close to 13.8%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, South East and East Hampshire by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of East Hampshire residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 14.5% to 18.5% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 41.4% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 43.6% in 2011. The percentage of East Hampshire residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 15.2% to 15.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in East Hampshire remained close to 18.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and East Hampshire by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of East Hampshire residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 10.3% to 14.1% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 75.0% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 84.0% in 2011. The percentage of East Hampshire residents that described their health as fair increased from 5.8% to 10.8%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 6.4% to 7.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 8.0% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 8.1% in 2011. The percentage of households in East Hampshire which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 11.4% to 11.9%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 49.3% to 46.8% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 6.5% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 5.3% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 32.2% to 37.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in East Hampshire housing

The percentage of East Hampshire households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 26.9% to 28.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 20.9% of households rented privately, compared with 22.8% in 2011. The percentage of East Hampshire households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 25.2% to 29.1%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in East Hampshire

The percentage of East Hampshire residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 45.9% to 54.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 45.7% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 54.1% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

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East Hertfordshire's population increased by about 2,700 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 18,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of East Hertfordshire increased by 17.4%, from just under 16,000 to 18,000.

The addition of around 2,700 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the East of England (6.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, East Hertfordshire was home to, on average, 61,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 45,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across East of England, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger East Hertfordshire

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of East Hertfordshire decreased by thirty-two thousand nine hundred and sixty-two years, from 82,488 to 49,526 years.

This area had a higher average age than East of England and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of about 17,000 children under the age of nine years, while the population between 30 and 39 years decreased by just over 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in East Hertfordshire are aged under nine years

Percentage of usual residents in East Hertfordshire by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

East Hertfordshire residents' country of birth

Around 151,037 East Hertfordshire residents documented their country of birth as Guinea in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 96,814 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Bolivia was the next most represented, with 141,615 East Hertfordshire residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 93,278 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Guinea, the greatest increase was among those who listed Bolivia as their country of birth. This group rose from 93,278 (0.7% of the local population) to 141,615 (1.0%).

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Change in East Hertfordshire housing

The percentage of East Hertfordshire households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 22.9% to 28.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 13.4% of households rented privately, compared with 24.9% in 2011. The percentage of East Hertfordshire households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 6.4% to 8.3%.

The rate of social housing was higher than across East of England

Percentage of households that rented from a council or local authority across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in East Hertfordshire which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 11.1% to 8.2% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 15.8% of households had a married couple, compared with 14.6% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 7.4% to 7.6%.

The percentage of households with a married couple was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in East Hertfordshire

The percentage of respondents in East Hertfordshire that identify as both English and British increased from 15.7% to 20.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 20.0% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 15.0% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in East Hertfordshire that identify only as British decreased from 14.8% to 12.5%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (which remained close to 1.0%). Across England, the percentage fell from 12.0% to 15.1%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as English and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in East Hertfordshire

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in East Hertfordshire, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Jewish, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 24.8% of respondents in East Hertfordshire said they were Jewish, up from 18.6% in 2011.

Across East of England, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Jewish increased from 6.9% to 7.7%, while across England the percentage went from 13.8% to 9.0%.

Around 15.7% of respondents in East Hertfordshire said they were Hindu, down from 17.8% in 2011. About 14.4% said they were Sikh, up from 14.1% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Jewish in East Hertfordshire remained close to 24.8%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, East of England and East Hertfordshire by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of East Hertfordshire residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 26.9% to 32.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 20.1% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 20.0% in 2011. The percentage of East Hertfordshire residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 27.3% to 30.4%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in East Hertfordshire remained close to 32.9%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and East Hertfordshire by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of East Hertfordshire residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 42.1% to 37.8% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 54.9% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 52.3% in 2011. The percentage of East Hertfordshire residents that described their health as fair increased from 5.7% to 7.3%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed East Hertfordshire residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 7.1% to 10.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 27.6% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 26.5% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive East Hertfordshire residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 32.1% to 29.0%.

The rate of employment was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in East Hertfordshire

The percentage of single people in East Hertfordshire increased from 7.2% to 7.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 38.1% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 33.1% in 2011. The percentage of adults in East Hertfordshire that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 19.2% to 21.6%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours remained close to 14.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 33.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 32.4% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 20.7% to 14.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in East Hertfordshire

The percentage of East Hertfordshire residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 10.3% to 13.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 86.7% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 89.7% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

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East Lindsey's population decreased by about 25,600 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

East Lindsey's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of East Lindsey fell by 34.1%, from about 75,000 to 50,000.

The loss of around 25,600 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in the East Midlands to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 31.1%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, East Lindsey was home to, on average, 1,100 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 990 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the East Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across East Lindsey, the East Midlands and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older East Lindsey

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of East Lindsey increased by six hundred and nine years, from 60,499 to 61,108 years.

This area had a lower average age than the East Midlands and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 40,000 people between the ages of 30 and 39 years, while the population over the age of 80 years decreased by just under 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in East Lindsey are aged between 30 and 39 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and East Lindsey by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

East Lindsey residents' country of birth

Around 156,903 East Lindsey residents documented their country of birth as Afghanistan in the latest census. This represents about 1.1% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,081 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Mayotte was the next most represented, with 147,455 East Lindsey residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 99,413 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Afghanistan, the greatest increase was among those who listed Belize as their country of birth. This group rose from 90,105 (0.7% of the local population) to 142,425 (1.0%).

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Change in health

The percentage of East Lindsey residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 41.3% to 32.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 43.0% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 43.3% in 2011. The percentage of East Lindsey residents that described their health as fair increased from 15.4% to 24.1%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across the East Midlands. The improvement brought health in East Lindsey close to the national average 11.6% in England described their health as good in 2021).

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in East Lindsey

In 2021, 27.7% of East Lindsey residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 21.0% in 2011.

Across the East Midlands, the percentage of people from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) increased from 21.3% to 21.9%, while across England the percentage went from 16.5% to 21.7%.

Around 22.2% of people in East Lindsey said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 23.4% in 2011. About 18.4% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 16.5% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups decreased from 24.3% to 16.8%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in East Lindsey remained close to 27.7%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and East Lindsey by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in East Lindsey which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 9.8% to 14.2% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 3.4% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 3.6% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children decreased from 7.3% to 5.5%.

The proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 11.9% in 2011 to 12.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 1.7% to 1.1%.

The percentage of households with a married couple was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that had a married couple across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in East Lindsey

The percentage of East Lindsey residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 19.5% to 30.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 69.7% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 80.5% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in East Lindsey

The percentage of respondents in East Lindsey that identify only as British decreased from 11.5% to 6.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 6.1% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 9.5% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in East Lindsey that identify as both English and British decreased from 9.6% to 6.8%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of East Lindsey residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 6.6% to 6.5% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 68.4% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 64.6% in 2011. The percentage of East Lindsey residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 22.2% to 18.6%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in East Lindsey remained close to 6.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and East Lindsey by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed East Lindsey residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 24.9% to 24.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

The percentage who said they were unemployed remained close to 0.9%, while the percentage of economically inactive East Lindsey residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 12.0% to 12.7%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in East Lindsey

The percentage of single people in East Lindsey increased from 30.2% to 34.4% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 1.3% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 2.5% in 2011. The percentage of adults in East Lindsey that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 21.4% to 23.9%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 22.4% to 23.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 12.9% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 16.9% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 33.3% to 33.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in East Lindsey housing

The percentage of East Lindsey households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 25.1% to 24.7% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 9.0% of households rented privately, compared with 9.1% in 2011. The percentage of East Lindsey households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 33.4% to 35.9%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

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East Riding of Yorkshire's population decreased by about 14,400 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

East Riding of Yorkshire's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of East Riding of Yorkshire fell by 24.3%, from just over 59,000 to 45,000.

The loss of around 14,400 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in Yorkshire and The Humber to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 40.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, East Riding of Yorkshire was home to, on average, 18,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 16,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to Yorkshire and The Humber

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger East Riding of Yorkshire

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of East Riding of Yorkshire decreased by eight thousand three hundred and eighty-five years, from 51,491 to 43,106 years.

This area had a lower average age than Yorkshire and The Humber and became younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 40,000 people between the ages of 20 and 29 years, while the population between 30 and 39 years decreased by just over 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in East Riding of Yorkshire are aged between 20 and 29 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and East Riding of Yorkshire by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

East Riding of Yorkshire residents' country of birth

Around 155,278 East Riding of Yorkshire residents documented their country of birth as American Samoa in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,112 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Oman was the next most represented, with 151,938 East Riding of Yorkshire residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 97,996 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After American Samoa, the greatest increase was among those who listed Oman as their country of birth. This group rose from 97,996 (0.7% of the local population) to 151,938 (1.0%).

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Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of East Riding of Yorkshire residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 40.0% to 50.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 23.9% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 32.2% in 2011. The percentage of East Riding of Yorkshire residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 8.4% to 7.0%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in East Riding of Yorkshire remained close to 50.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and East Riding of Yorkshire by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of East Riding of Yorkshire residents that described their health as bad or very bad increased from 16.1% to 26.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 40.6% of said their health was good or very good, compared with 42.8% in 2011. The percentage of East Riding of Yorkshire residents that described their health as fair decreased from 41.2% to 33.0%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across Yorkshire and The Humber. The improvement brought health in East Riding of Yorkshire close to the regional average 40.1% in Yorkshire and The Humber described their health as good in 2021).

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents said their health was bad or very bad across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 8.4% to 4.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 3.0% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 5.1% in 2011. The percentage of households in East Riding of Yorkshire which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 5.2% to 2.6%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and no children {adj_noun} increased faster here than anywhere else in Yorkshire and The Humber. The improvement brought health in East Riding of Yorkshire close to the national average 2.6% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in East Riding of Yorkshire

The percentage of adults in East Riding of Yorkshire that were married decreased from 39.0% to 29.7% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 19.0% of people aged 16 and over said they were single, compared with 26.5% in 2011. The percentage of adults in East Riding of Yorkshire that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 2.5% to 3.8%.

The proportion of married people {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across Yorkshire and The Humber. As a result, this area had the region’s seventh lowest proportion of married people {adj_noun}.

North Lincolnshire had Yorkshire and The Humber's third lowest proportion of married people {adj_noun} (49.2%), while Harrogate had the region's second lowest proportion (46.8%).

The proportion of married people was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were married across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 30.0% to 21.8% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 60.2% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 53.8% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 1.5% to 0.9%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Students in East Riding of Yorkshire

The percentage of East Riding of Yorkshire residents that were studying (and not employed or seeking work) increased from 13.5% to 15.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 16.6% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed students, compared with 15.4% in 2011. The percentage of East Riding of Yorkshire residents that were studying and unemployed but seeking work decreased from 25.0% to 19.1%.

The proportion of students (including only those not employed or seeking work) {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 22.1% in 2011 to 25.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 12.9% to 15.4%.

The percentage of economically inactive students was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were in education across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Change in East Riding of Yorkshire housing

The percentage of households in East Riding of Yorkshire that rented privately increased from 27.8% to 32.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 0.2% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 0.3% in 2011. The percentage of East Riding of Yorkshire households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 27.0% to 29.0%.

The proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of Yorkshire and The Humber (from 19.4% in 2011 to 25.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 28.3% to 29.2%.

Private renting was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in East Riding of Yorkshire

The percentage of respondents in East Riding of Yorkshire that identify as both Welsh and British decreased from 16.5% to 12.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 15.9% of residents identified as Welsh (and no other nationality), compared with 16.9% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in East Riding of Yorkshire that identify only as British decreased from 16.0% to 13.7%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh was higher than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents that identify as Welsh and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in East Riding of Yorkshire

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in East Riding of Yorkshire, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, rising 0.0 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 25.9% of respondents in East Riding of Yorkshire said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, up from 21.2% in 2011.

Across Yorkshire and The Humber, the percentage of respondents who identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism decreased from 11.0% to 8.9%, while across England the percentage went from 9.4% to 13.3%.

Around 19.4% of respondents in East Riding of Yorkshire said they were Buddhist, up from 19.0% in 2011. About 18.6% said they were Jewish, up from 13.9% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism in East Riding of Yorkshire remained close to 25.9%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, Yorkshire and The Humber and East Riding of Yorkshire by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Disability in East Riding of Yorkshire

The percentage of East Riding of Yorkshire residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 58.6% to 57.9% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 42.1% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 41.4% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across Yorkshire and The Humber

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in Yorkshire and The Humber and the average across England, March 2021

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East Staffordshire's population increased by about 3,200 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 27,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of East Staffordshire increased by 13.2%, from just over 24,000 to 27,000.

The addition of around 3,200 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the West Midlands (38.8%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, East Staffordshire was home to, on average, 10,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 15,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the West Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the West Midlands, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older East Staffordshire

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of East Staffordshire increased by five thousand one hundred and ten years, from 69,095 to 74,205 years.

This area had a lower average age than the West Midlands and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of about 50,000 people between the ages of 10 and 19 years, while the population between 40 and 49 years decreased by just over 5,000.

About 0.0% of people in East Staffordshire are aged between 10 and 19 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, West Midlands and East Staffordshire by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

East Staffordshire residents' country of birth

Around 146,156 East Staffordshire residents documented their country of birth as Liberia in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,908 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Grenada was the next most represented, with 144,194 East Staffordshire residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 96,567 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Cyprus (Not otherwise specified) as their country of birth. This group rose from 92,833 (0.7% of the local population) to 142,536 (1.0%).

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Change in unpaid care

The percentage of East Staffordshire residents that provided between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 38.1% to 22.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 17.4% of reported providing at least 50 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 16.1% in 2011. The percentage of East Staffordshire residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care increased from 23.0% to 33.5%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in East Staffordshire close to the national average 38.8% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care in East Staffordshire remained close to 22.8%

Percentage of usual residents in England, West Midlands and East Staffordshire by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in East Staffordshire which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 14.6% to 16.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 16.0% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 15.2% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children decreased from 1.9% to 1.4%.

The proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the West Midlands. As a result, this area had the region’s lowest proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun}.

Nuneaton and Bedworth had the West Midlands' third lowest proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} (10.8%), while Walsall had the region's first lowest proportion (8.7%).

The percentage of households with a married couple was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of households that had a married couple across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in East Staffordshire

The percentage of adults in East Staffordshire that were married decreased from 25.8% to 15.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 12.2% of people aged 16 and over said they were single, compared with 13.5% in 2011. The percentage of adults in East Staffordshire that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 21.5% to 24.8%.

The proportion of married people {adj_noun} increased faster here than anywhere else in the West Midlands. The improvement brought health in East Staffordshire close to the national average 25.4% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of married people was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were married across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in East Staffordshire housing

The percentage of households in East Staffordshire that rented privately increased from 17.1% to 24.7% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 10.1% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 14.3% in 2011. The percentage of East Staffordshire households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 20.9% to 16.0%.

The proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the West Midlands. The improvement brought health in East Staffordshire close to the regional average 9.0% in the West Midlands described their health as good in 2021).

Private renting was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in East Staffordshire

The percentage of East Staffordshire residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 46.4% to 33.1% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 67.0% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 53.6% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} increased faster here than anywhere else in the West Midlands, while the percentage of people who aren't limited by a long-term health problem or disability {adj_noun} fell faster than anywhere else in the region

This area had the region’s eighth highest proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun}.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in East Staffordshire

The percentage of respondents in East Staffordshire that identify only as British decreased from 17.7% to 9.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 25.6% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 20.9% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in East Staffordshire that identify as both English and British decreased from 2.3% to 1.7%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in East Staffordshire

In 2021, 55.6% of East Staffordshire residents said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 46.2% in 2011.

Across the West Midlands, the percentage of people from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 21.8% to 19.6%, while across England the percentage went from 4.9% to 5.6%.

Around 18.7% of people in East Staffordshire said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 21.4% in 2011. About 17.0% said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 24.5% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups increased from 4.6% to 4.9%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from one of the White ethnic groups in East Staffordshire remained close to 55.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, West Midlands and East Staffordshire by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of East Staffordshire residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 1.0% to 0.8% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 44.2% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 37.4% in 2011. The percentage of East Staffordshire residents that described their health as fair decreased from 61.6% to 55.0%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed East Staffordshire residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 16.5% to 21.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 25.3% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 21.9% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive East Staffordshire residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 3.0% to 4.0%.

The rate of employment was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 6.2% to 4.2% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 25.5% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 22.5% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 28.1% to 37.0%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the West Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the West Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

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East Suffolk's population decreased by about 6,700 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

East Suffolk's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of East Suffolk fell by 10.6%, from just over 63,000 to 56,000.

The loss of around 6,700 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in East of England to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 6.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, East Suffolk was home to, on average, 47,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 62,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across East of England, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older East Suffolk

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of East Suffolk increased by seven thousand six hundred and ninety-nine years, from 84,771 to 92,470 years.

This area had a higher average age than East of England and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of almost 40,000 people between the ages of 60 and 69 years, while the population between 50 and 59 years decreased by about 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in East Suffolk are aged between 60 and 69 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and East Suffolk by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

East Suffolk residents' country of birth

Around 144,603 East Suffolk residents documented their country of birth as Grenada in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 93,992 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Tokelau was the next most represented, with 141,656 East Suffolk residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 90,939 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Tokelau as their country of birth. This group rose from 90,939 (0.7% of the local population) to 141,656 (1.0%).

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Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children increased from 8.5% to 11.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 5.3% of households had a legally partnered couple and no children, compared with 6.3% in 2011. The percentage of households in East Suffolk which comprised a married couple (with or without children) decreased from 5.2% to 3.5%.

The proportion of households with an unmarried couple and no children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 2.1% in 2011 to 1.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 2.4% to 3.0%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across East of England

Percentage of households that had an unmarried couple and no children across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in East Suffolk housing

The percentage of East Suffolk households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 29.5% to 21.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 7.9% of households rented privately, compared with 7.3% in 2011. The percentage of East Suffolk households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 10.8% to 9.2%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of East Suffolk residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 28.8% to 18.5% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 14.1% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 10.1% in 2011. The percentage of East Suffolk residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care decreased from 33.8% to 33.1%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 36.0% in 2011 to 30.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 8.1% to 9.6%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care in East Suffolk remained close to 18.5%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and East Suffolk by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of East Suffolk residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 10.2% to 7.9% between the last two censuses.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 21.7% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 25.0% in 2011. The percentage of East Suffolk residents that described their health as fair increased from 64.8% to 70.4%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed East Suffolk residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 26.0% to 24.9% in the decade to 2021.

The percentage who said they were unemployed remained close to 1.7%, while the percentage of economically inactive East Suffolk residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 6.4% to 4.8%.

The rate of employment was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in East Suffolk

The percentage of single people in East Suffolk decreased from 5.3% to 4.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 12.9% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 18.1% in 2011. The percentage of adults in East Suffolk that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 29.9% to 28.9%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 8.0% to 7.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 21.6% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 25.4% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 35.7% to 39.7%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in East Suffolk

The percentage of East Suffolk residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 71.3% to 70.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 30.0% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 28.7% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in East Suffolk

The percentage of respondents in East Suffolk that identify only as British increased from 2.7% to 3.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 14.3% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 14.6% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in East Suffolk that identify as both English and British decreased from 12.6% to 12.3%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in East Suffolk

In 2021, 31.6% of East Suffolk residents said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, up from 23.0% in 2011. The 0.1 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Across East of England, the percentage of people from one of the White ethnic groups increased from 24.1% to 27.7%, while across England the percentage went from 4.9% to 5.6%.

Around 39.8% of people in East Suffolk said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 52.3% in 2011. About 11.1% said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 6.3% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) decreased from 11.2% to 10.8%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from one of the White ethnic groups in East Suffolk remained close to 31.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and East Suffolk by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Eastbourne's population increased by about 7,000 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 19,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Eastbourne increased by 57.1%, from just over 12,000 to 19,000.

The addition of around 7,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the South East (3.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Eastbourne was home to, on average, 52,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 50,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Eastbourne, the South East and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger Eastbourne

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Eastbourne decreased by thirteen thousand seven hundred and eighty-five years, from 41,819 to 28,034 years.

This area had a lower average age than the South East and became younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 42,000 people between the ages of 10 and 19 years, while the population under nine years decreased by just over 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Eastbourne are aged between 10 and 19 years

Percentage of usual residents in Eastbourne by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Eastbourne residents' country of birth

Around 144,286 Eastbourne residents documented their country of birth as Hungary in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 90,799 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

Madagascar was the next most represented, with 138,419 Eastbourne residents listing this country of birth (0.8%). This figure is up from 98,859 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Hungary, the greatest increase was among those who listed Finland as their country of birth. This group rose from 85,975 (0.6% of the local population) to 134,846 (0.8%).

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Change in work life

The percentage of employed Eastbourne residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 15.0% to 6.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 13.0% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 14.5% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Eastbourne residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 28.0% to 32.1%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Eastbourne residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 31.8% to 31.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 10.9% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 12.0% in 2011. The percentage of Eastbourne residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 54.7% to 55.9%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Eastbourne remained close to 31.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Eastbourne by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Eastbourne residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 27.2% to 33.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 19.0% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 22.6% in 2011. The percentage of Eastbourne residents that described their health as fair decreased from 50.2% to 47.3%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 1.9% to 1.5% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 0.4% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 0.6% in 2011. The percentage of households in Eastbourne which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 10.7% to 12.7%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Eastbourne

The percentage of single people in Eastbourne decreased from 14.8% to 13.5% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 12.4% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 12.5% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Eastbourne that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 34.0% to 38.0%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours remained close to 0.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 43.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 39.3% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 19.9% to 26.4%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Eastbourne housing

The percentage of Eastbourne households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 12.4% to 12.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 17.6% of households rented privately, compared with 12.8% in 2011. The percentage of Eastbourne households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 24.2% to 20.0%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Eastbourne

The percentage of Eastbourne residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 41.0% to 36.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 64.0% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 59.0% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Eastbourne

The percentage of respondents in Eastbourne that identify only as British remained close to 0.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 11.6% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 9.2% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Eastbourne that identify as both English and British increased from 18.7% to 18.9%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Eastbourne

In 2021, 20.0% of Eastbourne residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), up from 16.6% in 2011. The 0.0 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Around 32.6% of people in Eastbourne said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 30.8% in 2011. About 23.5% said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 29.0% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) increased from 19.0% to 19.5%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Eastbourne remained close to 20.0%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Eastbourne by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Eastleigh's population increased by about 2,100 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 100,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Eastleigh increased by 2.2%, from almost 99,000 to 100,000.

In 2021, Eastleigh was home to, on average, 17,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 11,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the South East, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Eastleigh

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Eastleigh decreased by seven hundred and forty-nine years, from 34,225 to 33,476 years.

This area had a lower average age than the South East and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of just over 15,000 children under the age of nine years, while the population between 10 and 19 years decreased by just under 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Eastleigh are aged under nine years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Eastleigh by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Eastleigh residents' country of birth

Around 153,317 Eastleigh residents documented their country of birth as Slovenia in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,470 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Sierra Leone was the next most represented, with 148,113 Eastleigh residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 97,346 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Slovenia, the greatest increase was among those who listed Sierra Leone as their country of birth. This group rose from 97,346 (0.7% of the local population) to 148,113 (1.0%).

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Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 12.0% to 7.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 12.2% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 10.2% in 2011. The percentage of households in Eastleigh which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 0.2% to 0.1%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in Eastleigh

The percentage of respondents in Eastleigh that identify as both Welsh and British decreased from 17.9% to 12.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 4.1% of residents identified as Welsh (and no other nationality), compared with 3.6% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Eastleigh that identify only as British decreased from 12.5% to 11.6%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 17.5% in 2011 to 13.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 7.7% to 10.4%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as Welsh and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Eastleigh

In 2021, 33.9% of Eastleigh residents said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 23.4% in 2011.

Across the South East, the percentage of people from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups decreased from 13.3% to 11.6%, while across England the percentage went from 23.1% to 17.2%.

Around 27.1% of people in Eastleigh said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 26.9% in 2011. About 27.1% said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 33.4% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) decreased from 16.1% to 11.7%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups in Eastleigh remained close to 33.9%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Eastleigh by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Eastleigh residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 33.8% to 41.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 46.7% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 53.2% in 2011. The percentage of Eastleigh residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 7.8% to 7.7%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Eastleigh remained close to 41.7%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Eastleigh by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Eastleigh residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 21.5% to 15.9% between the last two censuses.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 30.3% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 28.1% in 2011. The percentage of Eastleigh residents that described their health as fair increased from 50.5% to 53.7%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Eastleigh residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 13.9% to 14.2% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 26.4% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 21.4% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Eastleigh residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 25.9% to 31.6%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Eastleigh

The percentage of single people in Eastleigh decreased from 34.3% to 31.4% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 3.4% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 6.2% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Eastleigh that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 6.4% to 3.5%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 6.1% to 5.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 33.6% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 25.7% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 53.4% to 37.7%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Eastleigh housing

The percentage of Eastleigh households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 23.7% to 26.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 11.8% of households rented privately, compared with 8.2% in 2011. The percentage of Eastleigh households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 27.2% to 23.0%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Eastleigh

The percentage of Eastleigh residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 50.9% to 51.2% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 48.8% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 49.1% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

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Eden's population increased by about 1,300 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 19,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Eden increased by 7.6%, from almost 18,000 to 19,000.

The addition of around 1,300 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the North West (45.9%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Eden was home to, on average, 13,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 9,600 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the North West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the North West, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Eden

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Eden increased by twenty-six thousand six hundred and fifty-five years, from 65,125 to 91,780 years.

This area had a higher average age than the North West and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of about 46,000 people between the ages of 20 and 29 years, while the population under nine years decreased by about 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Eden are aged between 20 and 29 years

Percentage of usual residents in Eden by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Eden residents' country of birth

Around 140,999 Eden residents documented their country of birth as Indonesia in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 93,170 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

St Lucia was the next most represented, with 137,414 Eden residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 95,849 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Tokelau as their country of birth. This group rose from 82,107 (0.6% of the local population) to 130,701 (0.8%).

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Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children decreased from 14.4% to 11.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 7.1% of households had a legally partnered couple and no children, compared with 5.9% in 2011. The percentage of households in Eden which comprised a married couple (with or without children) decreased from 6.4% to 5.1%.

The proportion of households with an unmarried couple and no children {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North West (from 7.4% in 2011 to 4.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 2.4% to 3.0%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the North West

Percentage of households that had an unmarried couple and no children across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Eden

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Eden, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they had no religion, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 30.2% of respondents in Eden said they had no religion, up from 22.6% in 2011.

Across the North West, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as having no religion decreased from 15.4% to 13.6%, while across England the percentage went from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Around 16.6% of respondents in Eden said they were Christian, down from 25.7% in 2011. About 15.0% said they were Sikh, up from 13.6% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population that said they had no religion in Eden remained close to 30.2%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, North West and Eden by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Eden residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 32.6% to 27.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 23.2% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 23.3% in 2011. The percentage of Eden residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 38.9% to 42.3%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Eden remained close to 27.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, North West and Eden by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Eden residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 49.5% to 56.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 9.7% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 16.8% in 2011. The percentage of Eden residents that described their health as fair remained close to 33.7%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Eden residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 5.7% to 5.0% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 35.2% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 40.2% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Eden residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 1.0% to 1.5%.

The rate of employment was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Eden

The percentage of single people in Eden increased from 1.6% to 2.6% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 11.3% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 16.6% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Eden that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 21.6% to 18.1%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 36.2% to 30.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 58.2% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 57.8% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 0.2% to 0.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Eden housing

The percentage of Eden households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 16.7% to 12.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 5.0% of households rented privately, compared with 4.2% in 2011. The percentage of Eden households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 24.5% to 17.6%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the North West

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Eden

The percentage of Eden residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 28.6% to 30.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 69.2% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 71.4% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Eden

The percentage of respondents in Eden that identify only as British decreased from 7.6% to 7.0% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 7.5% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 9.6% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Eden that identify as both English and British decreased from 13.8% to 11.2%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the North West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the North West and the average across England, March 2021

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Elmbridge's population increased by about 2,000 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 5,800

In the decade to 2021, the population of Elmbridge increased by 52.7%, from just over 3,800 to 5,800.

The addition of around 2,000 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the South East (3.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Elmbridge was home to, on average, 62,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 44,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Elmbridge, the South East and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Elmbridge

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Elmbridge increased by six thousand six hundred and seventy years, from 14,120 to 20,790 years.

This area had a lower average age than the South East and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 17,000 people between the ages of 40 and 49 years, while the population between 70 and 79 years decreased by just under 9,000.

About 0.0% of people in Elmbridge are aged between 40 and 49 years

Percentage of usual residents in Elmbridge by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

National identity in Elmbridge

The percentage of respondents in Elmbridge that identify as both English and British increased from 20.7% to 28.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 4.6% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 7.3% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Elmbridge that identify only as British decreased from 12.3% to 10.4%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and English {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Elmbridge close to the regional average 1.2% in the South East described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify as British and English was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as English and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Elmbridge residents' country of birth

Around 145,778 Elmbridge residents documented their country of birth as Nigeria in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 96,624 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Tunisia was the next most represented, with 137,969 Elmbridge residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 99,706 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.8% of the local population.

After Nigeria, the greatest increase was among those who listed Costa Rica as their country of birth. This group rose from 89,182 (0.7% of the local population) to 136,797 (0.9%).

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Disability in Elmbridge

The percentage of Elmbridge residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 46.0% to 61.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 38.1% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 54.0% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} decreased faster here than in any other local authority district across the South East, while the percentage of people who aren't limited by a long-term health problem or disability {adj_noun} grew faster than anywhere else in the region

This area had the region’s twenty-fourth lowest proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun}.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing work life

The percentage of unemployed Elmbridge residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 25.4% to 18.0% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 12.0% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 7.8% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Elmbridge residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 14.0% to 11.7%.

The proportion of unemployed people (excluding students) {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 19.5% in 2011 to 19.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 21.1% to 20.5%.

The rate of unemployment was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were unemployed across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Elmbridge residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 28.1% to 31.2% between the last two censuses.

The percentage who reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week remained close to 16.8%, while the percentage of Elmbridge residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 9.8% to 8.7%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Elmbridge remained close to 31.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Elmbridge by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Elmbridge residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 19.9% to 21.0% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 17.4% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 21.1% in 2011. The percentage of Elmbridge residents that described their health as fair increased from 59.0% to 61.7%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 11.5% to 11.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 8.5% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 10.2% in 2011. The percentage of households in Elmbridge which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 4.4% to 3.2%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Elmbridge

The percentage of single people in Elmbridge decreased from 19.3% to 18.1% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 31.7% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 30.3% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Elmbridge that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 6.2% to 5.5%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 20.0% to 25.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 43.3% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 35.7% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 6.7% to 7.8%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Elmbridge housing

The percentage of Elmbridge households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 27.7% to 24.6% between the last two censuses.

The percentage that rented privately remained close to 0.2%, while the percentage of Elmbridge households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 19.4% to 22.9%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Elmbridge

In 2021, 15.6% of Elmbridge residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), up from 11.8% in 2011. The 0.0 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Around 40.0% of people in Elmbridge said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 37.9% in 2011. About 32.3% said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 33.7% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 9.1% to 7.9%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Elmbridge remained close to 15.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Elmbridge by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Enfield's population decreased by about 8,800 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Enfield's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Enfield fell by 15.3%, from just over 57,000 to 49,000.

The loss of around 8,800 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in London to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 35.9%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Enfield was home to, on average, 6,800 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 6,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across London

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across London, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Enfield

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Enfield decreased by one thousand two hundred and fifty-nine years, from 55,754 to 54,495 years.

This area had a lower average age than London and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just under 55,000 people between the ages of 20 and 29 years, while the population between 60 and 69 years decreased by about 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Enfield are aged between 20 and 29 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Enfield by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Disability in Enfield

The percentage of Enfield residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 49.7% to 68.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 31.7% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 50.3% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Enfield close to the regional average 2.3% in London described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Enfield residents' country of birth

Around 136,988 Enfield residents documented their country of birth as Malta in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,833 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Niue was the next most represented, with 136,274 Enfield residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 98,835 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Gibraltar as their country of birth. This group rose from 85,841 (0.6% of the local population) to 132,135 (0.8%).

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Changing relationships in Enfield

The percentage of single people in Enfield decreased from 20.1% to 12.2% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 13.0% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 10.4% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Enfield that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 31.5% to 36.8%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across London. The improvement brought health in Enfield close to the national average 18.6% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Enfield housing

The percentage of households in Enfield that rented privately decreased from 30.3% to 21.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 13.7% of households lived in council or local authority housing, compared with 17.1% in 2011. The percentage of Enfield households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 5.5% to 7.0%.

The proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} increased faster here than anywhere else in London. As a result, this area had Greater London's eleventh lowest proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun}.

Haringey had London's second lowest proportion of privately rented homes {adj_noun} (38.6%), while Redbridge had the region's first lowest proportion (41.5%).

Private renting was lower than across London

Percentage of households that rented privately across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Enfield residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 31.0% to 38.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 28.2% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 20.7% in 2011. The percentage of Enfield residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 13.5% to 9.2%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Enfield remained close to 38.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Enfield by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Welsh identity in Enfield

The percentage of respondents in Enfield that identify only as Welsh decreased from 14.0% to 10.0% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 5.8% of residents described themselves as both Welsh and British, compared with 6.2% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Enfield that identify only as British increased from 8.9% to 10.1%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only Welsh across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Enfield residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 82.3% to 78.0% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 1.8% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 1.2% in 2011. The percentage of Enfield residents that described their health as fair increased from 16.5% to 20.1%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across London

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Enfield residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 12.2% to 11.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 12.6% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 13.5% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Enfield residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 9.1% to 10.1%.

The rate of employment was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children remained close to 0.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 5.2% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 3.3% in 2011. The percentage of households in Enfield which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 6.1% to 4.3%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across London

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 29.9% to 27.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 39.8% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 30.1% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 18.2% to 11.8%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across London

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in London and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Enfield

In 2021, 36.7% of Enfield residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 29.1% in 2011.

Across London, the percentage of people from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) increased from 9.1% to 10.4%, while across England the percentage went from 16.5% to 21.7%.

Around 33.2% of people in Enfield said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 41.2% in 2011. About 16.8% said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 15.7% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) decreased from 10.6% to 9.7%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Enfield remained close to 36.7%

Percentage of usual residents in England, London and Enfield by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Epping Forest's population decreased by about 33,100 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Epping Forest's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Epping Forest fell by 37.7%, from just under 88,000 to 55,000.

The loss of around 33,100 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in East of England to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 6.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Epping Forest was home to, on average, 19,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Epping Forest, East of England and England, March 2011 and March 2021

An older Epping Forest

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Epping Forest increased by five thousand one hundred and fifteen years, from 95,211 to 100,326 years.

This area had a higher average age than East of England and remained older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just under 27,000 people between the ages of 70 and 79 years, while the population between 40 and 49 years decreased by just over 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Epping Forest are aged between 70 and 79 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Epping Forest by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Epping Forest which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 13.7% to 8.4% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 1.8% of households had a married couple, compared with 2.8% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children decreased from 4.3% to 2.7%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Epping Forest close to the national average 6.6% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a married couple was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

English identity in Epping Forest

The percentage of respondents in Epping Forest that identify only as English decreased from 18.1% to 10.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 5.6% of residents described themselves as both English and British, compared with 5.4% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Epping Forest that identify only as British decreased from 14.4% to 10.9%.

The proportion of people who identify as only English {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Epping Forest close to the national average 24.3% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify only as English was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only English across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Epping Forest residents' country of birth

Around 150,795 Epping Forest residents documented their country of birth as Estonia in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 96,544 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Honduras was the next most represented, with 150,524 Epping Forest residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 94,906 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Honduras as their country of birth. This group rose from 94,906 (0.7% of the local population) to 150,524 (1.0%).

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Changing relationships in Epping Forest

The percentage of adults in Epping Forest that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 37.4% to 45.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 10.7% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 11.5% in 2011. The percentage of single people in Epping Forest decreased from 23.9% to 16.1%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of East of England (from 22.3% in 2011 to 21.8% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 13.6% to 15.9%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they had divorced or broken up with a married or civil partner across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Epping Forest

In 2021, 33.4% of Epping Forest residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 25.9% in 2011.

Around 27.5% of people in Epping Forest said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 30.2% in 2011. About 21.9% said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 30.2% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from one of the White ethnic groups increased from 6.0% to 8.7%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Epping Forest remained close to 33.4%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Epping Forest by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Epping Forest residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 7.9% to 5.4% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 22.4% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 22.0% in 2011. The percentage of Epping Forest residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 38.2% to 32.6%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Epping Forest remained close to 5.4%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Epping Forest by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Epping Forest residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 23.8% to 26.8% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 38.6% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 42.5% in 2011. The percentage of Epping Forest residents that described their health as fair increased from 33.7% to 34.6%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Epping Forest residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 7.3% to 11.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 15.9% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 20.6% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Epping Forest residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 10.5% to 11.3%.

The rate of employment was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 25.1% to 17.4% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 20.6% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 28.5% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 17.0% to 22.7%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Epping Forest housing

The percentage of Epping Forest households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) remained close to 5.1% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 21.5% of households rented privately, compared with 24.6% in 2011. The percentage of Epping Forest households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 1.9% to 2.3%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Epping Forest

The percentage of Epping Forest residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 71.6% to 78.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 21.2% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 28.4% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

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Epsom and Ewell's population increased by about 7,700 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 100,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Epsom and Ewell increased by 8.1%, from just over 95,000 to 100,000.

The addition of around 7,700 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the South East (3.7%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Epsom and Ewell was home to, on average, 58,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 60,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the South East, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Epsom and Ewell

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Epsom and Ewell increased by twenty thousand seven hundred and sixty-eight years, from 35,049 to 55,817 years.

This area had a lower average age than the South East and became older than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 51,000 people between the ages of 40 and 49 years, while the population over the age of 80 years decreased by about 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Epsom and Ewell are aged between 40 and 49 years

Percentage of usual residents in Epsom and Ewell by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Epsom and Ewell residents' country of birth

Around 156,646 Epsom and Ewell residents documented their country of birth as St Pierre and Miquelon in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,087 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Burkina Faso was the next most represented, with 145,986 Epsom and Ewell residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 92,456 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After St Pierre and Miquelon, the greatest increase was among those who listed Burkina Faso as their country of birth. This group rose from 92,456 (0.7% of the local population) to 145,986 (1.0%).

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Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 35.4% to 22.6% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 14.3% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 18.4% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 28.9% to 39.0%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Epsom and Ewell

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Epsom and Ewell, the largest percentage point increase was among those who said they were Buddhist, rising 0.1 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 24.7% of respondents in Epsom and Ewell said they were Buddhist, up from 18.3% in 2011.

Across the South East, the percentage of respondents who described themselves as Buddhist increased from 12.3% to 13.8%, while across England the percentage went from 23.2% to 20.8%.

Around 16.5% of respondents in Epsom and Ewell did not state their religion, up from 12.0% in 2011. About 16.5% said they identified with a religion other than Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism or Sikhism, down from 21.0% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The population who identified as Buddhist in Epsom and Ewell remained close to 24.7%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, South East and Epsom and Ewell by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children decreased from 9.1% to 5.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 3.6% of households had a legally partnered couple and no children, compared with 4.7% in 2011. The percentage of households in Epsom and Ewell which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 10.3% to 13.2%.

The proportion of households with an unmarried couple and no children {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 2.0% in 2011 to 2.3% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 2.4% to 3.0%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that had an unmarried couple and no children across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

English identity in Epsom and Ewell

The percentage of respondents in Epsom and Ewell that identify only as English decreased from 20.5% to 14.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 1.6% of residents described themselves as both English and British, compared with 2.0% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Epsom and Ewell that identify only as British increased from 10.1% to 13.0%.

The proportion of people who identify as only English {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 17.9% in 2011 to 23.6% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 29.1% to 24.3%.

The proportion of people who identify only as English was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only English across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Epsom and Ewell residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 20.5% to 20.2% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 26.6% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 31.5% in 2011. The percentage of Epsom and Ewell residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 3.8% to 5.8%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Epsom and Ewell remained close to 20.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Epsom and Ewell by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Epsom and Ewell residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 9.0% to 6.5% in the decade to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 26.3% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 35.8% in 2011. The percentage of Epsom and Ewell residents that described their health as fair increased from 55.2% to 67.2%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Epsom and Ewell residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 4.7% to 3.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 33.7% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 36.2% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Epsom and Ewell residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 34.2% to 39.1%.

The rate of employment was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Epsom and Ewell

The percentage of single people in Epsom and Ewell increased from 21.4% to 23.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 28.1% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 28.4% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Epsom and Ewell that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 29.3% to 28.8%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Epsom and Ewell housing

The percentage of Epsom and Ewell households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 29.8% to 22.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 5.1% of households rented privately, compared with 3.4% in 2011. The percentage of Epsom and Ewell households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 3.6% to 2.8%.

The rate of home ownership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Epsom and Ewell

The percentage of Epsom and Ewell residents who are disabled under the Equality Act increased from 57.6% to 65.1% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 34.9% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 42.4% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

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Erewash's population increased by about 7,100 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 90,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Erewash increased by 8.5%, from just under 83,000 to 90,000.

The addition of around 7,100 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the East Midlands (31.1%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Erewash was home to, on average, 13,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 10,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the East Midlands

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the East Midlands, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

A younger Erewash

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Erewash decreased by seven thousand two hundred and sixteen years, from 53,890 to 46,674 years.

This area had a lower average age than the East Midlands and became younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of just over 8,200 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 70 and 79 years decreased by just under 40,000.

About 0.0% of people in Erewash are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Erewash by 10 year age band, March 2011 and March 2021

Erewash residents' country of birth

Around 150,389 Erewash residents documented their country of birth as Ivory Coast in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 96,773 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Lithuania was the next most represented, with 145,689 Erewash residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 96,633 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Ivory Coast, the greatest increase was among those who listed Lithuania as their country of birth. This group rose from 96,633 (0.7% of the local population) to 145,689 (1.0%).

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Students in Erewash

The percentage of Erewash residents that were studying (and not employed or seeking work) increased from 26.5% to 40.8% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 1.2% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed students, compared with 1.6% in 2011. The percentage of Erewash residents that were studying and unemployed but seeking work decreased from 4.5% to 4.0%.

The proportion of students (including only those not employed or seeking work) {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Erewash close to the regional average 32.3% in the East Midlands described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of economically inactive students was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were in education across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Erewash which comprised a married couple (with or without children) decreased from 9.4% to 6.4% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 2.6% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 3.2% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children increased from 4.8% to 6.2%.

The proportion of households with a married couple {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across the East Midlands. The improvement brought health in Erewash close to the national average 1.1% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The percentage of households with a married couple was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that had a married couple across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 27.7% to 17.1% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 29.0% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 26.0% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 22.0% to 25.6%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

National identity in Erewash

The percentage of respondents in Erewash that identify as both Welsh and British increased from 20.2% to 26.0% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 3.7% of residents identified as Welsh (and no other nationality), compared with 4.0% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Erewash that identify only as British increased from 7.8% to 10.1%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun} decreased faster here than anywhere else in the East Midlands. As a result, this area had the region’s lowest proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun}.

Chesterfield had the East Midlands' third lowest proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun} (23.3%), while Broxtowe had the region's first lowest proportion (18.1%).

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that identify as Welsh and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Erewash

The percentage of adults in Erewash that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner decreased from 15.9% to 10.3% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 25.8% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 21.1% in 2011. The percentage of single people in Erewash decreased from 8.9% to 5.5%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the East Midlands (from 7.5% in 2011 to 6.1% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 13.6% to 15.9%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner was higher than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they had divorced or broken up with a married or civil partner across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Erewash

The percentage of Erewash residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 40.8% to 32.5% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 67.5% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 59.2% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Erewash residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 6.0% to 5.4% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 9.6% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 11.3% in 2011. The percentage of Erewash residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 22.6% to 18.5%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Erewash remained close to 5.4%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Erewash by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Erewash residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 42.2% to 38.4% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 60.3% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 55.8% in 2011. The percentage of Erewash residents that described their health as fair decreased from 1.9% to 1.4%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Erewash housing

The percentage of Erewash households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 4.5% to 4.2% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 8.4% of households rented privately, compared with 12.1% in 2011. The percentage of Erewash households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 27.9% to 27.7%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across the East Midlands

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in the East Midlands and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Erewash

In 2021, 18.9% of Erewash residents said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), up from 15.5% in 2011. The 0.0 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Around 42.6% of people in Erewash said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 40.1% in 2011. About 18.9% said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 21.9% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) decreased from 14.7% to 12.2%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group) in Erewash remained close to 18.9%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East Midlands and Erewash by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Exeter's population increased by about 9,500 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population passed 70,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Exeter increased by 15.6%, from almost 61,000 to 70,000.

The addition of around 9,500 people means this area's population increased at a faster rate to the overall population of the South West (21.6%), and at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Exeter was home to, on average, 58,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 57,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across the South West

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the South West, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Exeter

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Exeter increased by three thousand and sixty-seven years, from 8,624 to 11,691 years.

This area had a lower average age than the South West and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 41,000 people between the ages of 70 and 79 years, while the population over the age of 80 years decreased by just under 20,000.

About 0.0% of people in Exeter are aged between 70 and 79 years

Percentage of usual residents in Exeter by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Exeter residents that described their health as good or very good decreased from 38.4% to 19.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 80.0% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 61.1% in 2011. The percentage of Exeter residents that described their health as fair decreased from 0.4% to 0.3%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} grew faster here than in any other local authority district across England. The improvement brought health in Exeter close to the national average 11.6% in England described their health as good in 2021).

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Exeter residents' country of birth

Around 141,430 Exeter residents documented their country of birth as Nigeria in the latest census. This represents about 0.9% of the local population. The figure has risen from 89,578 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

Spain (Not otherwise specified) was the next most represented, with 140,545 Exeter residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 96,771 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Nigeria, the greatest increase was among those who listed St Pierre and Miquelon as their country of birth. This group rose from 84,784 (0.6% of the local population) to 133,295 (0.8%).

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Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Exeter residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 39.8% to 45.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 18.8% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 22.8% in 2011. The percentage of Exeter residents that don't provide weekly unpaid care decreased from 31.2% to 27.0%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 33.8% in 2011 to 35.4% in 2021). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.1% to 9.6%.

The proportion of people providing 50 hours, or more, of weekly unpaid care in Exeter remained close to 45.0%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Exeter by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a cohabiting couple and no children increased from 5.7% to 8.3% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 7.9% of households had a legally partnered couple and no children, compared with 7.8% in 2011. The percentage of households in Exeter which comprised a married couple (with or without children) decreased from 8.2% to 6.3%.

The proportion of households with an unmarried couple and no children {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 9.8% in 2011 to 7.9% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 2.4% to 3.0%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the South West

Percentage of households that had an unmarried couple and no children across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Exeter

The percentage of adults in Exeter that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 18.8% to 26.6% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 23.1% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 31.1% in 2011. The percentage of single people in Exeter increased from 17.3% to 20.4%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner {adj_noun} increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 3.5% in 2011 to 2.2% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 13.6% to 15.9%.

The proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they had divorced or broken up with a married or civil partner across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Exeter housing

The percentage of Exeter households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 23.1% to 30.3% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 9.5% of households rented privately, compared with 8.8% in 2011. The percentage of Exeter households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 15.3% to 16.2%.

The proportion of socially rented homes {adj_noun} decreased faster here than anywhere else in the South West. The improvement brought health in Exeter close to the regional average 24.6% in the South West described their health as good in 2021).

The rate of social housing was higher than across the South West

Percentage of households that rented from a council or local authority across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Religion in Exeter

Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation in Exeter, the largest percentage point increase was among those who did not state their religion, rising 0.0 points between 2011 and 2021. The census question about religion is voluntary, so varying response rates mean caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.

In 2021, 16.1% of respondents in Exeter did not state their religion, up from 13.0% in 2011.

Across the South West, the percentage of respondents who did not disclose their religious affiliation remained close to 0.7%, while across England the percentage went from 18.5% to 26.0%.

Around 27.6% of respondents in Exeter said they had no religion, down from 31.3% in 2011. About 17.6% said they were Christian, up from 17.5% a decade prior.

A more detailed breakdown for England and Wales along with accompanying data can be found in our Census 2021 religion topic summary bulletin.

The percentage of the popultion that did not state their religion in Exeter remained close to 16.1%

Percentage of usual residents who answered the voluntary question on religion in England, South West and Exeter by religion, March 2011 and March 2021

National identity in Exeter

The percentage of respondents in Exeter that identify as both Welsh and British decreased from 21.3% to 18.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 3.7% of residents identified as Welsh (and no other nationality), compared with 3.5% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Exeter that identify only as British increased from 12.7% to 12.8%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh {adj_noun} fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South West (from 25.9% in 2011 to 23.5% in 2021). Across England, the percentage fell from 7.7% to 10.4%.

The proportion of people who identify as British and Welsh was lower than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents that identify as Welsh and British (but no other nationality) across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Exeter

In 2021, 27.6% of Exeter residents said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 19.9% in 2011.

Across the South West, the percentage of people from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 25.1% to 22.0%, while across England the percentage went from 19.8% to 14.1%.

Around 25.6% of people in Exeter said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), compared with 32.7% in 2011. About 24.8% said they were from the Other ethnic groups (Arab or any other ethnic group), compared with 29.7% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups increased from 14.9% to 18.3%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups in Exeter remained close to 27.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South West and Exeter by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Exeter residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 17.9% to 19.0% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 21.8% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 21.0% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Exeter residents (excluding full-time students) decreased from 16.0% to 11.5%.

The rate of employment was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 68.7% to 62.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 16.5% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 16.7% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 0.9% to 1.5%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across the South West

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South West and the average across England, March 2021

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Fareham's population increased by about 13,900 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population reached nearly 50,000

In the decade to 2021, the population of Fareham increased by 39.1%, from almost 36,000 to 50,000.

The addition of around 14,000 people means this area's population increased at a similar rate to the overall population of the South East (3.7%), but at a faster rate to the overall population of England (up 12.1% since the 2011 census).

In 2021, Fareham was home to, on average, 18,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 13,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Fareham, the South East and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger Fareham

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Fareham decreased by three hundred and seventy-eight years, from 1,773 to 1,395 years.

This area had the third-highest average age in the South East and remained younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 36,000 people between the ages of 10 and 19 years, while the population between 60 and 69 years decreased by about 10,000.

About 0.0% of people in Fareham are aged between 10 and 19 years

Percentage of usual residents in Fareham by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Fareham residents' country of birth

Around 150,480 Fareham residents documented their country of birth as Norway in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 99,161 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.8% of the local population.

Netherlands was the next most represented, with 150,158 Fareham residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 99,863 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.8% of the local population.

The greatest increase was among people who listed Tanzania as their country of birth. This group rose from 96,220 (0.7% of the local population) to 148,064 (1.0%).

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Change in Fareham housing

The percentage of Fareham households that rented from a council or local authority decreased from 28.1% to 16.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 20.3% of households rented privately, compared with 17.9% in 2011. The percentage of Fareham households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 10.2% to 11.7%.

The proportion of socially rented homes {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across England. The improvement brought health in Fareham close to the national average 24.5% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The rate of social housing was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that rented from a council or local authority across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing family dynamics

The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 12.4% to 15.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 8.9% of households had an unmarried couple and no children, compared with 7.7% in 2011. The percentage of households in Fareham which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children increased from 3.8% to 4.1%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple and no children across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Fareham residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 11.6% to 14.6% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 14.6% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 8.8% in 2011. The percentage of Fareham residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 47.3% to 48.1%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Fareham remained close to 14.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Fareham by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Fareham residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 13.4% to 14.7% between the last two censuses.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 36.5% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 41.0% in 2011. The percentage of Fareham residents that described their health as fair increased from 45.6% to 48.7%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Fareham residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 4.1% to 4.2% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 21.3% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 24.4% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Fareham residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 27.4% to 32.5%.

The rate of employment was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Fareham

The percentage of single people in Fareham decreased from 32.8% to 31.2% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 12.1% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 14.9% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Fareham that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 10.7% to 15.5%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours decreased from 22.5% to 17.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 9.8% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 15.6% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 3.2% to 3.9%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Fareham

The percentage of Fareham residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 18.4% to 10.8% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 89.2% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 81.6% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

British identity in Fareham

The percentage of respondents in Fareham that identify only as British decreased from 21.2% to 17.0% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 3.6% of residents identified as English (and no other nationality), compared with 5.5% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Fareham that identify as both English and British decreased from 6.7% to 5.0%.

The proportion of people who identify only as British was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only British across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Fareham

In 2021, 15.9% of Fareham residents said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), up from 10.2% in 2011. The 0.1 percentage point change was the largest increase among ethnic groups in this area.

Around 51.7% of people in Fareham said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 51.6% in 2011. About 23.3% said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 27.5% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 9.7% to 8.2%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) in Fareham remained close to 15.9%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Fareham by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

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Fenland's population decreased by about 5,800 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

Fenland's population decreased

In the decade to 2021, the population of Fenland fell by 31.4%, from about 18,000 to 13,000.

The loss of around 5,800 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in East of England to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 6.7%, while the poplation of England increased by 12.1%.

In 2021, Fenland was home to, on average, 16,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 20,000 in 2011.

Population density increased here at a similar rate to East of England

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Fenland, East of England and England, March 2011 and March 2021

A younger Fenland

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Fenland decreased by eleven thousand nine hundred and twenty-three years, from 37,622 to 25,699 years.

This area had a lower average age than East of England and became younger than the average local authority area across England (49,389 years of age).

The fall in age was because of an increase of about 17,000 children under the age of nine years, while the population between 70 and 79 years decreased by almost 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Fenland are aged under nine years

Percentage of usual residents in Fenland by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Fenland residents that described their health as bad or very bad increased from 34.7% to 55.4% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 13.1% of said their health was good or very good, compared with 20.8% in 2011. The percentage of Fenland residents that described their health as fair decreased from 44.4% to 31.5%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad {adj_noun} fell faster here than in any other local authority district across England. The improvement brought health in Fenland close to the regional average 28.4% in East of England described their health as good in 2021).

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents said their health was bad or very bad across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Fenland residents' country of birth

Around 155,541 Fenland residents documented their country of birth as Middle East (Not otherwise specified) in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,956 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Australia was the next most represented, with 136,958 Fenland residents listing this country of birth (0.9%). This figure is up from 85,847 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.6% of the local population.

After Middle East (Not otherwise specified), the greatest increase was among those who listed Australia as their country of birth. This group rose from 85,847 (0.6% of the local population) to 136,958 (0.9%).

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Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Fenland, which comprised a single parent, decreased from 11.9% to 8.3% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 6.4% of households had a legally partnered couple with children, compared with 6.3% in 2011. The percentage of households in Fenland which comprised a married couple (with or without children) increased from 6.5% to 8.7%.

The percentage of households with a single-parent was higher than across East of England

Percentage of households that had a single parent across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working less than 16 weekly hours increased from 32.2% to 45.9% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 19.7% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 17.6% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census decreased from 18.4% to 14.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week {adj_noun} decreased faster here than anywhere else in East of England. The improvement brought health in Fenland close to the regional average 7.9% in East of England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Welsh identity in Fenland

The percentage of respondents in Fenland that identify only as Welsh decreased from 22.6% to 13.8% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 12.5% of residents described themselves as both Welsh and British, compared with 14.7% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Fenland that identify only as British increased from 10.5% to 12.2%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} increased faster here than in any other local authority district across East of England. The improvement brought health in Fenland close to the national average 6.4% in England described their health as good in 2021).

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only Welsh across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Ethnicity in Fenland

In 2021, 39.6% of Fenland residents said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 29.5% in 2011.

Around 24.6% of people in Fenland said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups, compared with 38.4% in 2011. About 23.5% said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 15.5% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from one of the White ethnic groups decreased from 10.0% to 6.8%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) in Fenland remained close to 39.6%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Fenland by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in unpaid care provision

The percentage of Fenland residents that provided up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 1.1% to 1.2% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 9.5% of reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 12.6% in 2011. The percentage of Fenland residents that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care decreased from 63.2% to 58.8%.

The proportion of people providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Fenland remained close to 1.2%

Percentage of usual residents in England, East of England and Fenland by care, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in work life

The percentage of employed Fenland residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 5.7% to 7.1% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

In 2021, 61.6% of people aged 16 to 74 said they were unemployed, compared with 63.8% in 2011. The percentage of economically inactive Fenland residents (excluding full-time students) increased from 4.6% to 6.0%.

The rate of employment was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 that said they were employed across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Changing relationships in Fenland

The percentage of single people in Fenland decreased from 18.7% to 16.5% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 36.4% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 38.5% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Fenland that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 20.4% to 22.8%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Change in Fenland housing

The percentage of Fenland households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) increased from 3.0% to 3.2% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 12.6% of households rented privately, compared with 15.3% in 2011. The percentage of Fenland households that rented from a council or local authority increased from 4.0% to 5.2%.

The rate of home ownership was lower than across East of England

Percentage of households that owned their home across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

Disability in Fenland

The percentage of Fenland residents who are disabled under the Equality Act decreased from 40.8% to 37.5% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 62.5% of residents reported not being disabled, compared with 59.2% in 2011.

The proportion of people who are disabled under the Equality Act was lower than across East of England

Percentage of usual residents that reported being disabled under the Equality Act across local authority areas in East of England and the average across England, March 2021

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Flintshire's population decreased by about 0 between the last two censuses. This semi-automated article highlights some of the most notable changes among the local population.

The population changed very little

In the decade to 2021, the population of Flintshire remained close to 2,200.

The loss of around 0 people means this is one of only three local authorities areas in Wales to see it's population decline. The regional population increased by 0.2%, while the poplation of Wales increased by 0.2%.

In 2021, Flintshire was home to, on average, 110,000 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 71,000 in 2011.

Population density was similar to the average across Wales

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across Wales, March 2021 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2011)

An older Flintshire

Census 2021 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Flintshire increased by forty-four thousand one hundred and sixty years, from 88,604 to 132,764 years.

This area had a lower average age than Amber Valley (one of the most statistically similar areas to Flintshire based on ONS area classifications) (147,028 years of age) and the lowest average age in Wales.

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 31,000 people between the ages of 10 and 19 years, while the population between 60 and 69 years decreased by just under 30,000.

About 0.0% of people in Flintshire are aged between 10 and 19 years

Percentage of usual residents in Flintshire by 10 year age band, March 2011, March 2021

Change in health

The percentage of Flintshire residents that described their health as good or very good increased from 29.2% to 39.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2021, 40.5% of said their health was bad or very bad, compared with 52.8% in 2011. The percentage of Flintshire residents that described their health as fair increased from 18.0% to 19.8%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} fell faster here than in any other local authority district across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's eighth lowest proportion of residents that perceived their health as good or very good {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’good’ or ’very good’ health was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that said their health was good or very good across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Flintshire which comprised a married or legally partnered couple with children decreased from 9.1% to 5.7% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2021, 7.9% of households had a married couple, compared with 10.1% in 2011. The percentage of single family households with a married or legally partnered couple and no children increased from 9.1% to 10.1%.

The proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's seventh highest proportion of households with a legally partnered couple and one or more children {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The percentage of households with a married couple was lower than across Wales

Percentage of households that had a legally partnered couple with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Changing relationships in Flintshire

The percentage of single people in Flintshire decreased from 21.3% to 12.1% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2021, 22.9% of people aged 16 and over said they were married, compared with 27.3% in 2011. The percentage of adults in Flintshire that had divorced or separated from a married or civil partner increased from 11.7% to 16.2%.

The proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} grew at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's eighth highest proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Change in work hours

The percentage of employees working more than 49 hours in the week before the census increased from 50.1% to 59.3% between the last two censuses.

In 2021, 0.2% of people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 0.4% in 2011. The percentage of employees working 31 to 48 hours in the week before the census increased from 15.1% to 17.9%.

The proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} fell at the third fastest rate of all local authority districts across Wales. As a result, this area had the country's second lowest proportion of people working long hours {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

Long hour working was higher than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Welsh identity in Flintshire

The percentage of respondents in Flintshire that identify only as Welsh decreased from 19.1% to 11.9% in the decade to 2021.

In 2021, 4.0% of residents described themselves as both Welsh and British, compared with 3.2% in 2011. The percentage of respondents in Flintshire that identify only as British decreased from 9.5% to 6.9%.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} grew faster here than anywhere else in Wales. As a result, this area had the country's tenth highest proportion of people who identify as only Welsh {adj_noun} and the lowest proportion of homeowners.

The proportion of people who identify as only Welsh was lower than across Wales

Percentage of usual residents that identify as only Welsh across local authority areas in Wales and the average across Wales, March 2021

Flintshire residents' country of birth

Around 154,026 Flintshire residents documented their country of birth as Niger in the latest census. This represents about 1.0% of the local population. The figure has risen from 97,575 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

Finland was the next most represented, with 147,780 Flintshire residents listing this country of birth (1.0%). This figure is up from 92,671 in 2011, which at the time represented 0.7% of the local population.

After Niger, the greatest increase was among those who listed Finland as their country of birth. This group rose from 92,671 (0.7% of the local population) to 147,780 (1.0%).

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Ethnicity in Flintshire

In 2021, 27.9% of Flintshire residents said they were from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed), making it the most common ethnicity in this local authority area. The population from these groups has increased from 16.1% in 2011.

Across Wales, the percentage of people from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) decreased from 38.2% to 32.7%.

Around 23.0% of people in Flintshire said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, compared with 19.0% in 2011. About 20.9% said they were from one of the White ethnic groups, compared with 28.0% a decade prior.

The percentage of people who said they were from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups decreased from 23.0% to 18.7%.

Read the full bulletin on ethnicity from Census 2021.

The population from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) in Flintshire remained close to 27.9%

Percentage of usual residents in Wales, Denbighshire and Flintshire by ethnicity, March 2011 and March 2021

Change in Flintshire housing

The percentage of Flintshire households that owned their home (outright or with a mortgage or loan) decreased from 29.9% to 22.9% in the 10 years leading up to 2021.

How life has changed in West Lancashire

Area report data

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